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Let y=f(x) be the real valued function defined on the interval (0,), satisfying f(1)=0 and the differential equation xdydx=yx3

Then which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?

Options

A

The function f has a local minimum at x=13

B

The function f has a local maximum at x=13

C

The function f is increasing in the interval (1,2)

D

If g(x)=4x35x2+32x for x>0, then the number of elements in the set {x(0,):f(x)=g(x)} is 2

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Correct Answer :

Option B

The function f has a local maximum at x=13

Option D

If g(x)=4x35x2+32x for x>0, then the number of elements in the set {x(0,):f(x)=g(x)} is 2

Solution :

The correct statements are:

1. The function f has a local maximum at x=13

2. If g(x)=4x35x2+32x for x>0, then the number of elements in the set {x(0,):f(x)=g(x)} is 2

Step 1: Solve the Differential Equation

We are given the linear differential equation:

xdydx=yx3

Rearranging the equation gives:

xdydxy=x3

Dividing both sides by x2 (since x>0):

xdydxyx2=x

Notice that the left-hand side is the quotient rule derivative of yx:

ddxyx=x

Integrating both sides with respect to x:

yx=x22+C

Multiplying by x, we get the general solution:

f(x)=y=x32+Cx

Step 2: Apply the Initial Condition

We are given that f(1)=0. Substituting x=1 into the general solution:

0=12+CC=12

Therefore, the function f(x) is:

f(x)=xx32

Step 3: Analyze Critical Points and Extrema of f(x)

To find local extrema, differentiate f(x) with respect to x:

f(x)=13x22

Set f(x)=0 for x>0:

13x2=0x=13

Taking the second derivative:

f(x)=3x

At x=13:

f13=33<0

Since the second derivative is negative, f(x) has a local maximum at x=13. Thus, the second option statement is TRUE.

Step 4: Check the Number of Solutions for f(x)=g(x)

Equate f(x) and g(x) for x>0:

xx32=4x35x2+32x

Multiply both sides by 2:

xx3=8x310x2+3x

Combine like terms:

9x310x2+2x=0

Since we are given that x(0,), x0. Dividing by x:

9x210x+2=0

Using the quadratic formula to solve for x:

x=10±(10)24(9)(2)2(9)=10±1007218=10±2818=5±79

Since 72.65, both roots:

x1=5+79>0

x2=579>0

are real and strictly positive. Therefore, there are exactly 2 elements in the set {x(0,):f(x)=g(x)}, making the fourth option statement TRUE.

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