Question:

The integrating factor of the differential equation \( \sin x\, dy = \frac{1}{2}(\sin2x + 2y\cos x)\,dx \) is

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I.F. = \( e^{\int P(x)dx} \) for linear equations.
Updated On: Apr 21, 2026
  • \( \sec x \)
  • \( \sin x \)
  • \( \tan x \)
  • \( \cos x \)
  • \( \csc x \)
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Solution and Explanation

Concept: Convert into linear form.

Step 1:
Rewrite.
\[ \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{\sin2x}{2\sin x} + y\frac{\cos x}{\sin x} \] \[ = \cos x + y\cot x \]

Step 2:
Linear form.
\[ \frac{dy}{dx} - y\cot x = \cos x \]

Step 3:
Find I.F.
\[ IF = e^{-\int \cot x dx} = e^{-\ln(\sin x)} = \frac{1}{\sin x} \] \[ = \csc x \]
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