Standard linear first order - constant coefficients

Linear first order ODEs of the form dy/dx + ky = f(x) where P(x) is a constant, requiring integrating factor e^(kx). Includes both general and particular solutions.

13 questions · Standard +0.4

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CAIE Further Paper 2 2020 June Q1
6 marks Standard +0.3
1 Find the solution of the differential equation $$\frac { d y } { d x } + 5 y = e ^ { - 7 x }$$ for which \(y = 0\) when \(x = 0\). Give your answer in the form \(y = f ( x )\).
CAIE Further Paper 2 2023 November Q4
9 marks Standard +0.3
4 Find the solution of the differential equation $$\frac { d y } { d x } + 3 y = \sin x$$ for which \(y = 1\) when \(x = 0\). Give your answer in the form \(y = f ( x )\).
Edexcel FP2 2004 June Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
  1. (a) Find the general solution of the differential equation
$$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 2 y = x$$ Given that \(y = 1\) at \(x = 0\),
(b) find the exact values of the coordinates of the minimum point of the particular solution curve,
(c) draw a sketch of this particular solution curve.
Edexcel FP2 2016 June Q4
12 marks Standard +0.3
4. (i) $$p \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + q x = r \quad \text { where } p , q \text { and } r \text { are constants }$$ Given that \(x = 0\) when \(t = 0\)
  1. find \(x\) in terms of \(t\)
  2. find the limiting value of \(x\) as \(t \rightarrow \infty\) (ii) $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} \theta } + 2 y = \sin \theta$$ Given that \(y = 0\) when \(\theta = 0\), find \(y\) in terms of \(\theta\)
OCR FP3 2007 January Q6
10 marks Standard +0.3
6 The variables \(x\) and \(y\) satisfy the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 3 y = 2 x + 1$$ Find
  1. the complementary function,
  2. the general solution. In a particular case, it is given that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 0\) when \(x = 0\).
  3. Find the solution of the differential equation in this case.
  4. Write down the function to which \(y\) approximates when \(x\) is large and positive.
AQA FP3 2011 January Q2
6 marks Standard +0.3
2
  1. Find the values of the constants \(p\) and \(q\) for which \(p \sin x + q \cos x\) is a particular integral of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 5 y = 13 \cos x$$
  2. Hence find the general solution of this differential equation.
AQA FP3 2008 June Q2
7 marks Standard +0.8
2
  1. Find the values of the constants \(a , b , c\) and \(d\) for which \(a + b x + c \sin x + d \cos x\) is a particular integral of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } - 3 y = 10 \sin x - 3 x$$ (4 marks)
  2. Hence find the general solution of this differential equation.
AQA FP3 2014 June Q2
8 marks Standard +0.8
2
  1. Find the values of the constants \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) for which \(a + b \sin 2 x + c \cos 2 x\) is a particular integral of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 4 y = 20 - 20 \cos 2 x$$ [4 marks]
  2. Hence find the solution of this differential equation, given that \(y = 4\) when \(x = 0\).
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Edexcel FP2 2008 June Q1
Moderate -0.3
Solve the differential equation \(\frac{dy}{dx} - 3y = x\) to obtain \(y\) as a function of \(x\). (Total 5 marks)
Edexcel FP2 Q30
11 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac{dy}{dx} + 2y = x.$$ [5] Given that \(y = 1\) at \(x = 0\),
  2. find the exact values of the coordinates of the minimum point of the particular solution curve, [4]
  3. draw a sketch of this particular solution curve. [2]
OCR FP3 2010 January Q3
6 marks Moderate -0.3
Use the integrating factor method to find the solution of the differential equation $$\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x} + 2y = \text{e}^{-3x}$$ for which \(y = 1\) when \(x = 0\). Express your answer in the form \(y = \text{f}(x)\). [6]
OCR FP3 2011 June Q3
11 marks Standard +0.8
The variables \(x\) and \(y\) satisfy the differential equation $$\frac{dy}{dx} + 4y = 5 \cos 3x.$$
  1. Find the complementary function. [2]
  2. Hence, or otherwise, find the general solution. [7]
  3. Find the approximate range of values of \(y\) when \(x\) is large and positive. [2]
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/1 2013 November Q11
14 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Given that \(y = -4\) when \(x = 0\) and that $$\frac{dy}{dx} - y = e^{2x} + 3,$$ find the value of \(x\) for which \(y = 0\). [7]
  2. Find the general solution of $$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - 4\frac{dy}{dx} + 4y = e^{2x} + 3,$$ given that \(y = cx^2e^{2x} + d\) is a suitable form of particular integral. [7]