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Let y=y(x)y = y(x) be the solution to the differential equation ddx(sin⁡−1(sin⁡y))+2xy=2πx+x2∫−π/4π/4sin⁡5tcos⁡2t dt\frac{d}{dx} (\sin^{-1}(\sin y)) + 2x y = 2\pi x + x^2 \int_{-\pi/4}^{\pi/4} \sin^5 t \cos^2 t \, dt for x∈(0,1)x \in (0, 1), with the initial condition y(0)=5π6y(0) = \frac{5\pi}{6}. When this differential equation is reduced to the standard linear form dydx+P(x)y=Q(x)\frac{dy}{dx} + P(x)y = Q(x), let I(x)=e∫P(x)dxI(x) = e^{\int P(x) dx} be its integrating factor.

Let k=I(ln⁡2)k = I(\sqrt{\ln 2}). Consider the following system of linear equations in variables x,y,zx, y, z: x+2y+3z=2x + 2y + 3z = 2 8x+12y+16z=58x + 12y + 16z = 5 3x+4y+5z=k3x + 4y + 5z = k Let SS be the set of all solutions (x,y,z)(x,y,z) to this system. Which of the following statements is true?

Options

  • A.

    SS is an empty set.

  • B.

    SS is a singleton set.

  • C.

    SS represents a line in 3D space.

  • D.

    SS represents a plane in 3D space.

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Practice problems that bridge the gap between foundational theory and advanced practical application.

Concepts Behind This Question

System of Linear Equations (Cramer/Inverse)|Linear Differential Equation Structure|Chain Rule Inner Function Differentiability

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Provides unnecessary variables (Red Herrings) to test conceptual focus.

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This question tests the 'Chain Rule Inner Function Differentiability' trap (Concept 249) integrated with a system of linear equations.

Students often blindly apply the chain rule ddxsin⁡−1(sin⁡y)=y′\frac{d}{dx} \sin^{-1}(\sin y) = y' without checking the principal value branch.

Since y(0)=5π/6y(0) = 5\pi/6, yy lies in the second quadrant where sin⁡−1(sin⁡y)=π−y\sin^{-1}(\sin y) = \pi - y.

Failing to use this branch flips the sign of y′y', leading to an incorrect integrating factor I(x)=ex2I(x) = e^{x^2} and subsequently k=2k=2.

If k=2k=2, the linear system becomes inconsistent, trapping the student into incorrectly choosing 'S is an empty set'.

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SubjectMathematics
ChapterMatrices - Class 12
ConceptSystem of Linear Equations (Cramer/Inverse)
Difficulty5
Cognitive Load6
Target Solve Time150 sec
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