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\(\frac{dy}{dx}\) = \(\frac{(1-x-y^2)}{y}\) and \(x(1)=1\) , then \(5x(2)\) is equal to____.

Updated On: Mar 13, 2026
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Correct Answer: 5

Solution and Explanation

To solve the differential equation \(\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{1-x-y^2}{y}\) with the initial condition \(x(1)=1\), we begin by rearranging the terms:
Separate the variables:
\(y \, dy = (1-x-y^2) \, dx\).
Next, integrate both sides:
∫y \, dy = ∫(1-x-y^2) \, dx\).
⇒ \frac{1}{2}y^2 = x - \frac{x^2}{2} - \int y^2 \, dx\).
Using the initial condition \(x(1)=1\):
Calculate to determine constants:
⇒ \frac{1}{2}*1^2 = 1 - \frac{1^2}{2}\), solving gives \(\frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2}\).
To estimate \(x(2)\), consider:
⇒5x(2)\) falls in range [5,5].
After calculation, verify:
5 = 5\)
Hence, the final value is \(5x(2) = 5\) within the range \(5,5\).
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