CBSE CLASS 12 • MATHEMATICS • CHAPTER 09

Differential Equations

195 distinct questions across 224 board paper set appearances (2022–2026).

Board Questions (195 Distinct Problems)

5 Marks Appeared: 2024 (4 sets)
(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} - 2xy = 3x^2 e^{x^2} ; y(0) = 5$. OR (b) Solve the following differential equation : $x^2 dy + y(x + y) dx = 0$
1 Mark Appeared: 2024 (3 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $(x + 2y^2) \frac{dy}{dx} = y$ $(y > 0)$ is : (A) $\frac{1}{x}$ (B) $x$ (C) $y$ (D) $\frac{1}{y}$
1 Mark Appeared: 2023 (3 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $(1 - y^2) \frac{dx}{dy} + yx = ay$, $(-1 < y < 1)$ is (A) $\frac{1}{y^2 - 1}$ (B) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{y^2 - 1}}$ (C) $\frac{1}{1 - y^2}$ (D) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - y^2}}$
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (2 sets)
Which of the following is not a Linear Differential Equation ? (A) $(1 + x^2) dy + 2xy dx = \cot x dx$ (B) $y + \frac{d}{dx}(xy) = x (\sin x + \log x)$ (C) $x (1 + y^2) dx - y (1 + x^2) dy = 0$ (D) $y dx - (x + 3y^2) dy = 0$
5 Marks Appeared: 2026 (2 sets)
(a) Solve the differential equation $y e^y dx = (y^3 + 2x e^y) dy$, when $y(0) = 1$. OR (b) Find the general solution of the differential equation $(x^3 - 3xy^2) dx = (y^3 - 3x^2y) dy$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (2 sets)
If 'm' and 'n' are the degree and order respectively of the differential equation $1 + \left(\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}\right)^3 = \frac{\text{d}^2\text{y}}{\text{dx}^2}$, then the value of $(m + n)$ is : (A) 4 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 5
1 Mark Appeared: 2024 (2 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $(1 - x^2) \frac{dy}{dx} + xy = ax$, $-1 < x < 1$, is : (A) $\frac{1}{x^2 - 1}$ (B) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2 - 1}}$ (C) $\frac{1}{1 - x^2}$ (D) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}}$
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (2 sets)
The sum of the order and degree of the differential equation $\left[1+\left(\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x}\right)^2\right]^3 = \frac{\text{d}^2y}{\text{d}x^2}$ is : (A) $2$ (B) $\frac{5}{2}$ (C) $3$ (D) $4$
5 Marks Appeared: 2025 (2 sets)
(a) Solve the differential equation : $x^2y \, dx - (x^3 + y^3) \, dy = 0$. OR (b) Solve the differential equation $(1 + x^2) \frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy - 4x^2 = 0$ subject to initial condition $y(0) = 0$.
4 Marks Appeared: 2025 (2 sets)
Camphor is a waxy, colourless solid with strong aroma that evaporates through the process of sublimation, if left in the open at room temperature. A cylindrical camphor tablet whose height is equal to its radius (r) evaporates when exposed to air such that the rate of reduction of its volume is prop...
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (2 sets)
Substituting $V = \pi r^3$ and $S = 2\pi r^2$, we get the differential equation $\frac{dr}{dt} = \frac{2}{3}k$. Solve it, given that $r(0) = 5\text{ mm}$.
3 Marks Appeared: 2024 (2 sets)
(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation given by $2xy + y^2 - 2x^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$; $y = 2$, when $x = 1$. OR (b) Find the general solution of the differential equation : $y dx = (x + 2y^2) dy$
4 Marks Appeared: 2024 (2 sets)
A bacteria sample of certain number of bacteria is observed to grow exponentially in a given amount of time. Using exponential growth model, the rate of growth of this sample of bacteria is calculated. The differential equation representing the growth of bacteria is given as : $\frac{\text{dP}}{\tex...
2 Marks Appeared: 2024 (2 sets)
(i) Obtain the general solution of the given differential equation and express it as an exponential function of 't'.
1 Mark Appeared: 2024 (2 sets)
x \log x \frac{dy}{dx} + y = 2 \log x is an example of a : (A) variable separable differential equation. (B) homogeneous differential equation. (C) first order linear differential equation. (D) differential equation whose degree is not defined.
1 Mark Appeared: 2023 (2 sets)
The general solution of the differential equation $x \, dy - (1 + x^2) \, dx = dx$ is : (a) $y = 2x + \frac{x^3}{3} + C$ (b) $y = 2 \log x + \frac{x^3}{3} + C$ (c) $y = \frac{x^2}{2} + C$ (d) $y = 2 \log x + \frac{x^2}{2} + C$
3 Marks Appeared: 2023 (2 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation : $(xy - x^2) dy = y^2 dx.$ OR (b) Find the general solution of the differential equation : $(x^2 + 1) \frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = \sqrt{x^2 + 4}$
3 Marks Appeared: 2023 (2 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation : $\frac{d}{dx}(xy^{2}) = 2y(1 + x^{2})$ OR (b) Solve the following differential equation : $xe^{\frac{y}{x}} - y + x \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
1 Mark Appeared: 2023 (2 sets)
The integrating factor for solving the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} - y = 2x^2$ is : (a) $e^{-y}$ (b) $e^{-x}$ (c) $x$ (d) $\frac{1}{x}$
3 Marks Appeared: 2023 (2 sets)
(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x + y}{x}$, $y(1) = 0$. OR (b) Find the general solution of the differential equation $e^x \tan y \, dx + (1 - e^x) \sec^2 y \, dy = 0$.
3 Marks Appeared: 2022 (2 sets)
Find the particular solution of the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} - y = x^2 \cdot e^x$, given $y(1) = 0$. OR Find the general solution of the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} = y(\log y - \log x + 1)$.
2 Marks Appeared: 2022 (2 sets)
Find the general solution of the differential equation $\sec^2 x \cdot \tan y \, dx + \sec^2 y \cdot \tan x \, dy = 0$.
4 Marks Appeared: 2022 (2 sets)
Find the particular solution of the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} + y + \frac{1}{1 + x^2} = 0$, given that $y(1) = 0$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The order and degree of the differential equation $\\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x}(e^y) = 0$ respectively are (A) $0, 1$ (B) $1, 1$ (C) $2, 1$ (D) $1, \text{not defined}$
3 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the following differential equation : \ $x^2 \\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} = x^2 + xy + y^2$ \ OR \ (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation \ $xy \\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} = (x + 2)(y + 2)$, given that $y(1) = -1$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The order and degree of the differential equation : $\frac{d}{dx} (\sin y) = y^2$ respectively are (A) $1, 1$ (B) $2, 1$ (C) $2, 2$ (D) $1, 2$
3 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation : $y^2 \text{d}x + (x^2 - xy + y^2)\text{d}y = 0$ OR (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} = y \tan x$, given that $y = 2$ if $x = 0$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The order and degree of the differential equation : $\frac{d}{dx}(y')^{3} + (y')^{3} = 1$ respectively are where $y' = \frac{dy}{dx}$ (A) $1, 3$ (B) $2, 1$ (C) $3, 1$ (D) $3, 2$
3 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation $(y^2 - x^2)\text{d}x = 2xy \text{d}y$\nOR\n(b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $(1 + e^{2x})\text{d}y + (1 + y^2)e^x \text{d}x = 0$, given that $y(1) = 0$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{\sqrt{y}}{\sqrt{x}}$ is (A) $\log \sqrt{y} = \log \sqrt{x} + C$ (B) $\sqrt{y} + \sqrt{x} = C$ (C) $\sqrt{y} - \sqrt{x} = C$ (D) $\log \sqrt{y} + \log \sqrt{x} = C$
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $2x \frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} - y = 3$ is (A) $\sqrt{x}$ (B) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}$ (C) $e^x$ (D) $e^{-x}$
3 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Solve the following differential equation : $x \frac{dy}{dx} = y - x \sin^2 \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$, given that $y(1) = \frac{\pi}{6}$ OR (b) Find the general solution of the differential equation : $y \log y \frac{dx}{dy} + x = \frac{2}{y}$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The general solution of the differential equation $x \, dy - y \, dx = 0$ is (A) $x^2 - y^2 = k$ (B) $xy = k$ (C) $x = ky$ (D) $\log y + \log x = k$
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $2x \frac{dy}{dx} - y = 3$ is (A) $\sqrt{x}$ (B) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}$ (C) $e^x$ (D) $e^{-x}$
3 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Solve the following differential equation : $x \frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} = y - x \sin^2\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$, given that $y(1) = \frac{\pi}{6}$
3 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(b) Find the general solution of the differential equation : $y \log y \frac{\text{d}x}{\text{d}y} + x = \frac{2}{y}$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The general solution of the differential equation : $x^2\text{d}y + y^2\text{d}x = 0$ is (A) $x^3 + y^3 = \text{k}$ (B) $\frac{1}{y} - \frac{1}{x} = \text{k}$ (C) $\frac{1}{y} + \frac{1}{x} = \text{k}$ (D) $\log y^2 + \log x^2 = \text{k}$
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $2x\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} - y = 3$ is (A) $\sqrt{x}$ (B) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}}$ (C) $e^x$ (D) $e^{-x}$
3 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Solve the following differential equation : $x \frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} = y - x \sin^2 \left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$, given that $y(1) = \frac{\pi}{6}$ OR (b) Find the general solution of the differential equation : $y \log y \frac{\text{d}x}{\text{d}y} + x = \frac{2}{y}$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} = e^{y - x}$ is : (A) $e^x - e^y = C$ (B) $e^{-y} + e^x = C$ (C) $e^{-y} - e^{-x} = C$ (D) $e^{-x} + e^{-y} = C$
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \text{F}(x, y)$ will be a homogeneous differential equation for which of the following functions ? (i) $\text{F}(x, y) = 3x + 2y$ (ii) $\text{F}(x, y) = \sin\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) + \log y - \log x$ (iii) $\text{F}(x, y) = e^{y/x} + 1$ (iv) $\text{F}(x, y) = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} - y$ ...
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
Questions number 19 and 20 are Assertion and Reason based questions. Two statements are given, one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is...
4 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation $2x^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = y^2 + 2xy$. OR (b) Find a particular solution of the differential equation $(x+1) \frac{dy}{dx} = 2 e^{-y} - 1$, given that $y = 0$ when $x = 0$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
$\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} = \text{F}(x, y)$ will be a homogeneous differential equation for which of the following functions ? (i) $\text{F}(x, y) = 3x + 2y$ (ii) $\text{F}(x, y) = \sin \frac{y}{x} + \log y - \log x$ (iii) $\text{F}(x, y) = e^{y/x} + 1$ (iv) $\text{F}(x, y) = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} - y...
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
Assertion (A) : One of the particular solutions of the differential equation $\frac{\mathrm{dy}}{\mathrm{dx}} = e^{x+y}$ can be $e^x + e^{-y} = -2$.\nReason (R) : $e^x + e^{-y} = \text{C}$ is the general solution of the differential equation $\frac{\mathrm{dy}}{\mathrm{dx}} = e^{x+y}$.
3 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation $(x^2 + y^2) \text{ d}y = xy \text{ d}x$. \ OR \ (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} - 3y \cot x = \sin 2x$, given that $y = 2$ when $x = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
3 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation $(x^2 + y^2) \, dy = xy \, dx$. OR (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} - 3y \cot x = \sin 2x$, given that $y = 2$ when $x = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \text{F}(x, y)$ will be a homogeneous differential equation for which of the following functions ? (i) $\text{F}(x, y) = 3x + 2y$ (ii) $\text{F}(x, y) = \sin \frac{y}{x} + \log y - \log x$ (iii) $\text{F}(x, y) = e^{y/x} + 1$ (iv) $\text{F}(x, y) = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} - y$ (A) (i) and ...
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
Assertion (A) : One of the particular solutions of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{x+y}$ can be $e^x + e^{-y} = -2$. Reason (R) : $e^x + e^{-y} = C$ is the general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{x+y}$.
5 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation $(x^{2} - y^{2}) dx + 2xy dy = 0$. OR (b) Solve the differential equation $\sin x \cos y dx + \cos x \sin y dy = 0$, given that $y = \frac{\pi}{4}$ when $x = 0$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
Product of the order and degree of differential equation $1 + \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^3 = \lambda \left(\frac{d^3y}{dx^3}\right)^2$ is : (A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 2 (D) 3
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The sum of the order and the degree of the differential equation $4 \left[ \frac{\text{d}^2y}{\text{dx}^2} \right]^2 + 3 \left[ 1 + \left$ \frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} \right$^2 - y \right] = 0$ is : (A) $2$ (B) $3$ (C) not defined (D) $4$
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
Which of the following is not a Linear Differential Equation ? (A) $(1 + x^2) dy + 2xy dx = \cot x dx$ (B) $y + \frac{d}{dx}(xy) = x (\sin x + \log x)$ (C) $x (1 + y^2) dx - y (1 + x^2) dy = 0$ (D) $y dx - (x + 3y^2) dy = 0$
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The order and degree of the differential equation $1 + \left$ \frac{d^3y}{dx^3} \right$^3 = \lambda \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ is : (A) Order = 3, Degree = 3 (B) Order = 2, Degree = 2 (C) Order = 3, Degree = 1 (D) Order = 2, Degree = 1
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The order and degree of differential equation $\frac{\text{d}^2\text{y}}{\text{dx}^2} = 1 - \left$ \frac{\text{d}^3\text{y}}{\text{dx}^3} \right$^2$ is : (A) Order = 3, Degree = 3 (B) Order = 2, Degree = 2 (C) Order = 3, Degree = 2 (D) Order = 2, Degree = 1
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The sum of the order and the degree of the differential equation : $\left(\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x}\right)^5 + 3xy\left(\frac{\text{d}^3y}{\text{d}x^3}\right)^2 + y\left(\frac{\text{d}^2y}{\text{d}x^2}\right)^4 = 0$ is : (A) 7 (B) 6 (C) 5 (D) 4
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
Solution of the differential equation $x \, \text{d}y + y \, \text{d}x = 0$ is : (A) $x = Cy$ (B) $xy = C$ (C) $x^2y = C$ (D) $xy^2 = C$
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} = e^{x-y}$ is : (A) $e^y + e^x = C$ (B) $e^{-y} + e^x = C$ (C) $e^y - e^x = C$ (D) $e^x - e^{-y} = C$
1 Mark Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $x \text{ dy} + (2y - x^3) \text{ dx} = 0$ is : (A) $x$ (B) $\frac{1}{x}$ (C) $x^2$ (D) $\frac{1}{x^2}$
4 Marks Appeared: 2026 (1 sets)
(a) Solve the differential equation $(3xy + y^2) \, \text{dx} + (x^2 + xy) \, \text{dy} = 0$. \ OR \ (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $x(1 + y^2) \, \text{dx} - y(1 + x^2) \, \text{dy} = 0$, given that $y(1) = 0$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The solution of the differential equation $xdx + ydy = 0$ represents a family of\n(A) straight lines\n(B) parabolas\n(C) Circles\n(D) Ellipses
5 Marks Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
Find the particular solution of the differential equation:\n$2 \, y \, e^{x/y} \, dx + (y - 2 \, x \, e^{x/y}) \, dy = 0$ given that $y(0) = 1$
5 Marks Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
(a) A given rectangular area is to be fenced off in a field whose length lies along a straight river. If no fencing is needed along the river, show that the least length of fencing will be required when the length of the rectangular area is twice its breadth. OR (b) Solve the differential equation...
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The integrating factor for solving the differential equation $\tan x \frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} + y = x^2, (x \neq 0)$ is : (A) $e^x$ (B) $\tan x$ (C) $\sin x$ (D) $\frac{1}{\sin x}$
4 Marks Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
Find the particular solution of the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} + y = x \cos x + \sin x$, given that $y = 1$ when $x = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} = 2x \cdot e^{x^2 + y}$ is : (A) $e^{x^2 + y} = C$ (B) $e^{x^2} + e^{-y} = C$ (C) $e^{x^2} = e^y + C$ (D) $e^{x^2 - y} = C$
5 Marks Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation $(2x^2 + y) \, dx = x \, dy$.\nOR\n(b) For the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} - \frac{y}{x} + \text{cosec}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = 0$, find the particular solution, given that $y = 0$ when $x = 1$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{\mathrm{dy}}{\mathrm{dx}} = 2x . \mathrm{e}^{x^2 + y}$ is : (A) $\mathrm{e}^{x^2 + y} = \mathrm{C}$ (B) $\mathrm{e}^{x^2} + \mathrm{e}^{-y} = \mathrm{C}$ (C) $\mathrm{e}^{x^2} = \mathrm{e}^y + \mathrm{C}$ (D) $\mathrm{e}^{x^2 - y} = \mathrm{C}...
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
If 'm' and 'n' are the degree and order respectively of the differential equation $1 + \left(\frac{\mathrm{dy}}{\mathrm{dx}}\right)^3 = \frac{\mathrm{d}^2y}{\mathrm{dx}^2}$, then the value of $(m + n)$ is : (A) $4$ (B) $3$ (C) $2$ (D) $5$
5 Marks Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation $x^2 \frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} = x^2 + xy + y^2$. OR (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} - 3y \cot x = \sin 2x$, given that $y = 2$ when $x = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} + \text{y} = \frac{1 + \text{y}}{\text{x}}$ is : (A) $\log \text{x}$ (B) $-\log \text{x}$ (C) $\text{e}^{\text{x}} - \text{x}$ (D) $\frac{\text{e}^{\text{x}}}{\text{x}}$
0 Marks Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation $(2x^2 + y) \text{dx} = x \text{dy}$. OR (b) For the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} - \frac{y}{x} + \text{cosec}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = 0$, find the particular solution, given that $y = 0$ when $x = 1$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2024 (1 sets)
The order and degree of the differential equation $\left[1 + \left(\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}\right)^2\right]^3 = \frac{\text{d}^2\text{y}}{\text{dx}^2}$ respectively are : (A) $1, 2$ (B) $2, 3$ (C) $2, 1$ (D) $2, 6$
5 Marks Appeared: 2024 (1 sets)
Find the particular solution of the differential equation given by $x^2 \frac{dy}{dx} - xy = x^2 \cos^2 \left(\frac{y}{2x}\right)$, given that when $x = 1, y = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2024 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} - y = x^4 - 3x$ is : (A) $x$ (B) $-x$ (C) $x^{-1}$ (D) $\log(x^{-1})$
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of differential equation $(x + 2y^3) \frac{dy}{dx} = 2y$ is (A) $e^{\frac{y^2}{2}}$ (B) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{y}}$ (C) $\frac{1}{y^2}$ (D) $e^{-\frac{1}{y^2}}$
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} + y = \frac{1 + y}{x}$ is (A) $x e^x$ (B) $\frac{e^x}{x}$ (C) $\frac{x}{e^x}$ (D) $x e^{\frac{1}{x}}$
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
If $p$ and $q$ are respectively the order and degree of the differential equation $\frac{\text{d}}{\text{d}x} \left(\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x}\right)^3 = 0$, then $(p - q)$ is (A) $0$ (B) $1$ (C) $2$ (D) $3$
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
If p and q are respectively the order and degree of the differential equation $\frac{d}{dx}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^3 = 0$, then (p - q) is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3
5 Marks Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
(a) Solve the differential equation $2(y + 3) - xy \frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} = 0$; given $y(1) = -2$. OR (b) Solve the following differential equation : $(1 + x^2) \frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} + 2xy = 4x^2$
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The integrating factor for solving the differential equation $x \cdot \frac{dy}{dx} - y = 2x^2$ is (A) $x$ (B) $\frac{1}{x}$ (C) $e^{-x}$ (D) $-\log x$
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
Assertion (A) : $x^2 \text{dy} = (2xy + y^2)\text{dx}$ is a homogeneous differential equation.\nReason (R) : A differential equation of the form $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} = F\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)$ is a homogeneous differential equation.
5 Marks Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation, $\frac{dy}{dx} = 1 + x^2 + y^2 + x^2y^2$, given that $y = 1$ when $x = 0$. OR (b) Solve the differential equation : $2xy \frac{dy}{dx} = x^2 + 3y^2$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + y \tan x - \sec x = 0$ is : (A) $-\cos x$ (B) $\sec x$ (C) $\log \sec x$ (D) $e^{\sec x}$
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $\left$\frac{e^{-2\sqrt{x}}}{\sqrt{x}} - \frac{y}{\sqrt{x}}\right$ \frac{dx}{dy} = 1$ is : (A) $e^{-1/\sqrt{x}}$ (B) $e^{2/\sqrt{x}}$ (C) $e^{2\sqrt{x}}$ (D) $e^{-2\sqrt{x}}$
3 Marks Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
Find the particular solution of the differential equation \ \[\left[x \sin^2\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) - y\right] dx + x \, dy = 0\] \ given that $y = \frac{\pi}{4}$, when $x = 1$.
1 Mark Appeared: 2025 (1 sets)
The integrating factor of the differential equation $\frac{dx}{dy} = \frac{x \log x}{\frac{2}{x} \log x - y}$ is : (A) $\frac{1}{8x}$ (B) $e$ (C) $e^{\log x}$ (D) $\log x$
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The sum of the order and degree of the differential equation $\left[1 + \left(\frac{dy}{dx} ight)^2 ight]^3 = \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ is : (A) $2$ (B) $\frac{5}{2}$ (C) $3$ (D) $4$
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} - \frac{y}{x} + \text{cosec}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = 0$; given that $y = 0$, when $x = 1$.
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The integrating factor of the differential equation $\frac{dx}{dy} = \frac{-(1 + \sin x)}{x + y \cos x}$ is : (A) log cos x (B) 1 + sin x (C) e$^{(1 + \sin x)}$ (D) e$^{\log \cos x}$
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The order and degree of the following differential equation are, respectively : $-\frac{d^4y}{dx^4} + 2e^{dy/dx} + y^2 = 0$. (A) $-4, 1$ (B) $4, \text{not defined}$ (C) $1, 1$ (D) $4, 1$
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(a) Solve the differential equation : $x^2 y\, dx - (x^3 + y^3)\, dy = 0$. \ OR \ (b) Solve the differential equation $(1 + x^2) \frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy - 4x^2 = 0$ subject to initial condition $y(0) = 0$.
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The order and degree of the differential equation $\left[\frac{\text{d}^2y}{\text{d}x^2} - 1\right]^2 = \frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x}$ are, respectively : (A) $2, 2$ (B) $2, \text{not defined}$ (C) $1, 2$ (D) $1, \text{not defined}$
1 Mark Appeared: 2024 (1 sets)
Q.14. What is the general solution of the differential equation $e^{y'} = x$? (A) $y = x\log x + c$ (B) $y = x\log x - x + c$ (C) $y = x\log x + x + c$ (D) $y = x + c$
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The differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} = F(x, y)$ will not be a homogeneous differential equation, if $F(x, y)$ is : (A) $\cos x - \sin \left$ \frac{y}{x} \right$$ (B) $\frac{y}{x}$ (C) $\frac{x^2 + y^2}{\text{xy}}$ (D) $\cos^2 \left$ \frac{x}{y} \right$$
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The number of solutions of differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} - y = 1$, given that $y(0) = 1$, is : (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) infinitely many
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The degree of the differential equation $(y'')^2 + (y')^3 = x \sin(y')$ is : (A) $1$ (B) $2$ (C) $3$ (D) not defined
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation given by $2xy + y^2 - 2x^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$; $y = 2$, when $x = 1$.
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The degree and order of differential equation $y''^2 + \log(y') = x^5$ respectively are : (A) not defined, 5 (B) not defined, 2 (C) 5, not defined (D) 2, 2
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The differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = F(x, y)$ will not be a homogeneous differential equation, if $F(x, y)$ is : (A) $\cos x - \sin(\frac{y}{x})$ (B) $\frac{y}{x}$ (C) $\frac{x^2 + y^2}{xy}$ (D) $\cos^2(\frac{x}{y})$
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The integrating factor of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + y \tan x = 2x + x^2 \tan x$ is : (A) $e^{\sec x}$ (B) $\sec x + \tan x$ (C) $\sec x$ (D) $\cos x$
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(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $2xy \frac{dy}{dx} = x^2 + 3y^2$, given that $y(1) = 0$. OR (b) Solve the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + 2y \tan x = \sin x$, given that $y = 0$, when $x = \frac{\pi}{3}$.
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$x \log x \frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} + y = 2 \log x$ is an example of a : (A) variable separable differential equation. (B) homogeneous differential equation. (C) first order linear differential equation. (D) differential equation whose degree is not defined.
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The general solution of the differential equation $x \, dy + y \, dx = 0$ is : (A) $xy = c$ (B) $x + y = c$ (C) $x^2 + y^2 = c^2$ (D) $\log y = \log x + c$
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(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = y \cot 2x$, given that $y$\frac{\pi}{4}$ = 2$. OR (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $$xe^{\frac{y}{x}} + y$ dx = x dy$, given that $y = 1$ when $x = 1$.
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The number of arbitrary constants in the particular solution of the differential equation \log \left$ \frac{dy}{dx} \right$ = 3x + 4y; y(0) = 0 is/are (A) 2 (B) 1 (C) 0 (D) 3
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = y \cot 2x$, given that $y\left$\frac{\pi}{4}\right$ = 2$.
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $$x e^{\frac{y}{x}} + y$ dx = x dy$, given that $y = 1$ when $x = 1$.
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The integrating factor of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{2}{x}y = 0, x \neq 0$ is : (A) $\frac{2}{x}$ (B) $x^{2}$ (C) $e^{\frac{2}{x}}$ (D) $e^{\log(2x)}$
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(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = y \cot 2x$, given that $y\left$\frac{\pi}{4}\right$ = 2$. OR (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $$x e^{\frac{y}{x}} + y$ \, dx = x \, dy$, given that $y = 1$ when $x = 1$.
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The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx}=e^{x+y}$ is : (A) $e^{x}+e^{-y}=c$ (B) $e^{-x}+e^{-y}=c$ (C) $e^{x+y}=c$ (D) $2e^{x+y}=c$
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The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}=\text{e}^{x+y}$ is : (A) $\text{e}^{x}+\text{e}^{-y}=\text{c}$ (B) $\text{e}^{-x}+\text{e}^{-y}=\text{c}$ (C) $\text{e}^{x}+\text{y}=\text{c}$ (D) $2\text{e}^{x}+\text{y}=\text{c}$
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} - 2xy = 3x^{2} e^{x^{2}}$ ; $y(0) = 5$.
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The integrating factor of the differential equation $(x^2 - 1) \frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = \frac{1}{x^2 - 1}$ is : (A) $e^{2x}$ (B) $e^{x^2 - 1}$ (C) $\log (x^2 - 1)$ (D) $x^2 - 1$
3 Marks Appeared: 2023 (1 sets)
Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + \sec^{2} x \cdot y = an x \cdot \sec^{2} x$, given that $y(0) = 0$.
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Find the general solution of the differential equation: $\frac{dx}{dy} = \frac{e^{x/y} \left$ \frac{x}{y} - 1 \right$}{1 + e^{x/y}}$
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + \cot x \cdot y = \cos^2 x$, given that when $x = \frac{\pi}{2}, y = 0$.
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The general solution of the differential equation x dy - (1 + x^2) dx = dx is : (a) y = 2x + \frac{x^3}{3} + C (b) y = 2 \log x + \frac{x^3}{3} + C (c) y = \frac{x^2}{2} + C (d) y = 2 \log x + \frac{x^2}{2} + C
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Find the general solution of the differential equation : $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} - \frac{2y}{x} = \sin \frac{1}{x}$.
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation : $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} = \sin(x + y) + \sin(x - y)$, given that when $x = \frac{\pi}{4}, y = 0$.
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The general solution of the differential equation $y dx - x dy = 0$; (Given $x, y > 0$), is of the form (a) $xy = c$ (b) $x = cy^2$ (c) $y = cx$ (d) $y = cx^2$; (Where 'c' is an arbitrary positive constant of integration)
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Solve the differential equation: $ye^{\frac{x}{y}} dx = \left$ xe^{\frac{x}{y}} + y^{2} \right$ dy, (y \neq 0)$. OR Solve the differential equation: $(\cos^{2} x) \frac{dy}{dx} + y = \tan x; \left( 0 \leq x < \frac{\pi}{2} \right)$.
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The general solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{x-y}$ is : (a) $e^x + e^y = C$ (b) $e^x - e^{-y} = C$ (c) $-e^x - e^y = C$ (d) $e^x - e^y = C$
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(a) Find a particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} + \text{y} \cot \text{x} = 4\text{x} \operatorname{cosec} \text{x}$, $(\text{x} \neq 0)$, given that $\text{y} = 0$ when $\text{x} = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
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(b) Solve the differential equation $\text{x} \text{dy} - \text{y} \text{dx} = \sqrt{\text{x}^{2} + \text{y}^{2}} \text{dx}$.
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The solution of the differential equation $\frac{dx}{x} + \frac{dy}{y} = 0$ is : (a) $\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y} = C$ (b) $\log x - \log y = C$ (c) $xy = C$ (d) $x + y = C$
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The solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dx}}{\text{x}} + \frac{\text{dy}}{\text{y}} = 0$ is : (a) $\frac{1}{\text{x}} + \frac{1}{\text{y}} = \text{C}$ (b) $\log \text{x} - \log \text{y} = \text{C}$ (c) $\text{xy} = \text{C}$ (d) $\text{x} + \text{y} = \text{C}$
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What is the product of the order and degree of the differential equation $\frac{\text{d}^2\text{y}}{\text{dx}^2} \sin \text{y} + \left(\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}\right)^3 \cos \text{y} = \sqrt{\text{y}}$ ? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 6 (d) not defined
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The integrating factor for solving the differential equation $x \frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} - y = 2x^2$ is : (a) $e^{-y}$ (b) $e^{-x}$ (c) $x$ (d) $\frac{1}{x}$
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(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x + y}{x}, \quad y(1) = 0.$$ OR (b) Find the general solution of the differential equation $$e^x \tan y \, dx + (1 - e^x) \sec^2 y \, dy = 0.$$
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Case Study-III An equation involving derivatives of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variables is called a differential equation. A differential equation of the form $\frac{dy}{dx} = F(x, y)$ is said to be homogeneous if $F(x, y)$ is a homogeneous function of degree zero, where...
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Case Study-III 38. An equation involving derivatives of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variables is called a differential equation. A differential equation of the form $\frac{dy}{dx} = F(x, y)$ is said to be homogeneous if $F(x, y)$ is a homogeneous function of degree zero, ...
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The order of the differential equation corresponding to family of curves y = Ae^{3x} + Be^{-3x} is : (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
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The difference of the order and the degree of the differential equation $\left(\frac{\text{d}^2y}{\text{d}x^2}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x}\right)^3 + x^4 = 0$ is : (a) $1$ (b) $2$ (c) $-1$ (d) $0$
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The integrating factor of the differential equation $(3x^2 + y)\frac{\text{d}x}{\text{d}y} = x$ is (a) $\frac{1}{x}$ (b) $\frac{1}{x^2}$ (c) $\frac{2}{x}$ (d) $-\frac{1}{x}$
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(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} = \frac{\text{xy}}{\text{x}^2 + \text{y}^2}$, given that y = 1 when x = 0. OR (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $(1 + \text{x}^2)\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} + 2\text{xy} = \frac{1}{...
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(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{xy}{x^2 + y^2}$, given that y = 1 when x = 0. OR (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $(1 + x^2)\frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = \frac{1}{1 + x^2}$, given that y = 0 when x = 1.
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Integrating factor of the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} - 2y = 4x^2$ is : (a) $x^2$ (b) $-\frac{1}{x^2}$ (c) $\frac{1}{x^2}$ (d) $-x^2$
1 Mark Appeared: 2023 (1 sets)
The difference of the order and the degree of the differential equation $(\frac{\text{d}^2y}{\text{dx}^2})^2 + (\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}})^3 + x^4 = 0$ is: (a) $1$ (b) $2$ (c) $-1$ (d) $0$
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} = \frac{xy}{x^2 + y^2}$, given that $\text{y} = 1$ when $\text{x} = 0$.
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $(1 + x^2) \frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} + 2xy = \frac{1}{1 + x^2}$, given that $\text{y} = 0$ when $\text{x} = 1$.
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The sum of the order and the degree of the differential equation $3x^{2} \left$ \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} \right$^{3} + 5 \frac{d^{3}y}{dx^{3}} + 9 = 0$ is: (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2
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A particular solution of the differential equation $dy = y \tan x \, dx$; $y = 1$ when $x = 0$, is: (a) $y = 0$ (b) $y = 1 + \sec x$ (c) $y = \sec x$ (d) $y \cos x = 0$
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(a) Solve the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} = y - x \tan \frac{y}{x}$. OR (b) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} + y = x \cos x + \sin x$; given $y \left$ \frac{\pi}{2} \right$ = 1$.
3 Marks Appeared: 2022 (1 sets)
Find the particular solution of the differential equation $x \frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} + x \cos^2\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = y$; given that when $x = 1$, $y = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} + x \cos^2(\frac{y}{x}) = y$; given that when $x = 1$, $y = \frac{\pi}{4}$.
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Find the product of the order and the degree of the differential equation $\left[\frac{\text{d}}{\text{dx}}(xy^{2})\right] \cdot \frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}} + y = 0$.
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $(y + 3x^2) \frac{dx}{dy} = x$, given that y = 1, when x = 1.
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The general solution of the differential equation $ydx - xdy = 0$ is (a) $xy = C$ (b) $x = Cy^2$ (c) $y = Cx$ (d) $y = Cx^2$
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Solve the differential equation: $ydx + (x - y^2)dy = 0$ OR Solve the differential equation: $xdy - ydx = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} \, dx$
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Solve the following differential equation : $(1 + e^{y/x}) \text{dy} + e^{y/x} \left$ 1 - \frac{y}{x} \right$ \text{dx} = 0$
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Find the general solution of the differential equation : $\frac{ ext{dy}}{ ext{dx}} = \frac{3 ext{e}^{2x} + 3 ext{e}^{4x}}{ ext{e}^x + ext{e}^{-x}}$
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $x \frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} - y = x^2 \cdot e^x$, given $y(1) = 0$.
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OR Find the general solution of the differential equation $x \frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} = y(\log y - \log x + 1)$.
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Find the general solution of the differential equation $\sec^2 x \cdot an y \, dx + \sec^2 y \cdot an x \, dy = 0$.
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(a) Find the particular solution of the differential equation $x \frac{dy}{dx} + y + \frac{1}{1 + x^2} = 0$, given that $y(1) = 0$. OR (b) Find the general solution of the differential equation $x (y^3 + x^3) dy = (2y^4 + 5x^3y) dx$.
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $(1 + \sin x) \frac{dy}{dx} = -x - y \cos x$, given $y(0) = 1$.
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation $(1 + x^2) \frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = \tan x$, given $y(0) = 1$.
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Find the particular solution of the differential equation : $(x \cos^2(y/x) - y) \text{d}x + x \text{d}y = 0$, given that $y = \frac{\pi}{4}$ when $x = 1$.