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If y(x) is the solution of the differential equation : xdy(y24y)dx=0 for x>0, y(1)=2, and the slope of the curve y=y(x) is never zero, then the value of 10y(2) is _____________ .

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Correct Answer :

8

Solution :

The correct answer is 8.


Let us solve the given differential equation step-by-step:
xdy-(y2-4y)dx=0

Rearranging the terms to separate the variables x and y:
dyy2-4y=dxx

We can rewrite the left side by splitting it using partial fractions:
1y(y-4)=141y-4-1y

Substituting this back into our differential equation gives:
141y-4-1ydy=dxx

Multiplying both sides by 4:
1y-4-1ydy=4dxx

Now, integrate both sides:
1y-4-1ydy=4dxx

ln|y-4|-ln|y|=4ln|x|+ln|C|

Using logarithmic properties:
lny-4y=ln|Cx4|

Taking exponential on both sides:
y-4y=Cx4

We are given the initial condition y(1)=2. Substituting x=1 and y=2:
2-42=C(1)4

-22=CC=-1

Now, substitute C=-1 back into the relation:
y-4y=-x4

1-4y=-x4

4y=1+x4

y(x)=41+x4

Now, we need to evaluate y(2):
y(2)=41+(2)4=41+4=45=0.8

Finally, we calculate the required value of 10y(2):
10y(2)=10×45=8

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