The curve satisfying the differential equation, (x^2-y^2 ) d x+2 x y d y=0 and passing through the point (1,1) is
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The curve satisfying the differential equation, (x2−y2)dx+2xydy=0 and passing through the point (1,1) is
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Held on 15 Apr 2018 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
Options
A
a circle of radius two
B
a circle of radius one
C
a hyperbola
D
an ellipse
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Solution
(x2−y2)dx+2xydy=0⇒dxdy=2xyy2−x2 Let y=vx⇒⇒⇒⇒dxdy=v+xdxdvv+xdxdv=2vx2v2x2−x2v+xdxdv=2vv2−1xdxdv=2v−v2−1v2+12vdv=−xdx After integrating, we get lnv2+1=−ln∣x∣+lncx2y2+1=xc As curve passes through the point (1,1), so 1+1=c⇒c=2x2+y2−2x=0, which is a circle of radius one.
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