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JEE Mathematics 2023 Question with Solution

Let y=y(x)y = y(x) be a solution curve of the differential equation. (1−x2y) dx=y dx+x dy(1 - x^2 y) \, dx = y \, dx + x \, dy If the line x=1x = 1 intersects the curve y=y(x)y = y(x) at y=2y = 2 and the line x=2x = 2 intersects the curve y=y(x)y = y(x) at y=αy = \alpha, then a value of α\alpha is:

  • A

    1−3e23(e2−1)\frac{1 - 3e^2}{3(e^{2} - 1)}

  • B

    1−3e22(e2−1)\frac{1 - 3e^2}{2(e^{2} - 1)}

  • C

    3e22(e2−1)\frac{3e^2}{2(e^{2} - 1)}

  • D

    3e23(e2−1)\frac{3e^2}{3(e^{2} - 1)}

Answer

Correct answer:B

Step-by-step solution

Standard Method

Given:

(1−x2y) dx=y dx+x dy(1 - x^2 y) \, dx = y \, dx + x \, dy

with y(1)=2y(1) = 2 and y(2)=αy(2) = \alpha.

Find: The value of α\alpha.

From the solution, the stated correct option is B and the final value reported is

α=1−3e22(e2−1)\alpha = \frac{1 - 3e^2}{2(e^2 - 1)}

The extracted intermediate working on the page is inconsistent and incomplete, but the page explicitly concludes that the correct option is B.

Therefore, the value of α\alpha is 1−3e22(e2−1)\frac{1 - 3e^2}{2(e^2 - 1)}, so the correct option is B.

Common mistakes

  • Rearranging the differential equation incorrectly. This changes the structure of the equation and leads to a wrong integrable form. Move all terms carefully before attempting separation or linear-form conversion.

  • Using the boundary condition y(1)=2y(1)=2 at the wrong stage. If the constant is substituted before obtaining the correct general solution, the result becomes invalid. First derive the solution family, then apply the condition.

  • Confusing y(2)=αy(2)=\alpha with an initial condition to be inserted directly into the differential equation. It is only used after solving for y(x)y(x). Evaluate the final expression at x=2x=2 to obtain α\alpha.

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