Linear Differential Equation for x as a Function of y

Rarely Tested

Linear Differential Equation for x as a Function of y

For:

$$\frac{dx}{dy}+P(y)x=Q(y)$$

the integrating factor is:

$$IF=e^{\int P(y)\,dy}$$

Usage

- Used when it is more convenient to treat $$x$$ as the dependent variable.

Question 1

The integral curve of the differential equation

$$x(1 - x \ln y)\frac{dy}{dx} + y = 0$$

which passes through the point $$\left(e, \frac{1}{e}\right)$$ is:

Go back to topics

Join CAT 2026 course by 5-Time CAT 100%iler

Start your IIM journey with the right preparation and crack CAT 2026.