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Class 12 Maths · Differential Equations · Long Answer #101

Solve y′ + y cot x = 2cos x, y(π/2) = 0.

✅ Step-by-Step Solution

Final Answer: y = −cos²x/sin x, 0 < x < π.
  1. IF = sin x on (0, π), so (y sin x)′ = 2sin x cos x.
  2. Integrate y sin x = sin²x + C.
  3. At x = π/2 and y = 0, C = −1.
  4. Thus y = (sin²x − 1)/sin x = −cos²x/sin x, 0 < x < π.

📋 CBSE Stepwise Marking Scheme

  • [0.5 marks] IF = sin x on (0, π), so (y sin x)′ = 2sin x cos x.
  • [1 mark] Integrate y sin x = sin²x + C.
  • [1 mark] At x = π/2 and y = 0, C = −1.
  • [0.5 marks] Thus y = (sin²x − 1)/sin x = −cos²x/sin x, 0 < x < π.

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