Rates of change and differential equations — Question 3
QCAA 2022, Paper 2 · 1 mark
Q3 · 2022 · Technology-activeSimple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 3
Determine the solution of the differential equation dxdy=cos(2x)sin(2x) given y=0 when x=5π. (A)y=−2ln∣cos(2x)∣−2.35 (B)y=−2ln∣cos(2x)∣+2.35 (C)y=−21ln∣cos(2x)∣−0.59 (D)y=−21ln∣cos(2x)∣+0.59 WORKED SOLUTION
Answer C
1 markWorked solution
Integrating gives y=−21ln∣cos(2x)∣+C. Using y=0 at x=π/5 gives C=21ln∣cos(2π/5)∣≈−0.59. Hence y=−21ln∣cos(2x)∣−0.59. Worked explanation by QCE Vault; correct option verified against the QCAA answer key.
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