Let $ y = P_n(x) $ be the unique polynomial of degree $ n $ satisfying the Legendre differential equation \[ (1 - x^2)y'' - 2xy' + n(n + 1)y = 0 \quad {and} \quad y(1) = 1. \] Then, the value of $ P_{11}'(1) $ is equal to _________ (in integer).

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If $y = f(x)$ is the solution of the differential equation $(1 + \sin x) \frac{dy}{dx} + \cos x = 0$, such that $f(0) = 0$, then $f\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$ is:

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To solve the problem of finding $ P_{11}'(1) $ for the Legendre polynomial $ P_n(x) $, we begin by recalling the properties of Legendre polynomials. The differential equation given is a standard form for Legendre polynomials:
(1 - x²)y'' - 2xy' + n(n + 1)y = 0.
These polynomials are normalized such that $ P_n(1) = 1 $. We need to determine the derivative $ P_{11}'(1) $.
Legendre polynomials $ P_n(x) $ have known derivative properties, notably:
$ P_n'(x) = \frac{n}{x² - 1}\left[xP_n(x) - P_{n-1}(x)\right] $.
Substituting $ x = 1 $ gives a special simplification since $ P_n(1) = 1 $ and the factor $ x² - 1 \to 0 $, suggesting a recursive relation at this boundary:
$ P_n'(1) = \frac{n(n + 1)}{2}P_{n-1}(1) $ with $ P_{n-1}(1) = 1 $.
Thus, $ P_n'(1) = \frac{n(n + 1)}{2} $.
Applying this to $ P_{11}'(1) $:
$ P_{11}'(1) = \frac{11 \times 12}{2} = 66 $.
This value falls within the given range of 66,66, confirming correctness.
Thus, the solution is:
66

Let \( y = P_n(x) \) be the unique polynomial of degree \( n \) satisfying the Legendre differential equation \[ (1 - x^2)y'' - 2xy' + n(n + 1)y = 0 \quad {and} \quad y(1) = 1. \] Then, the value of \( P_{11}'(1) \) is equal to _________ (in integer).

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Correct Answer: 66

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