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If a curve $$y=f(x)$$ passes through the point $$(1,-1)$$ and satisfies the differential equation, $$y(1+xy) dx=x$$ $$dy$$, then $$f\left( { - {1 \over 2}} \right)$$ is equal to :

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  1. A.$${2 \over 5}$$
  2. B.$${4 \over 5}$$correct
  3. C.$$-{2 \over 5}$$
  4. D.$$-{4 \over 5}$$

Answer

B. $${4 \over 5}$$

Explanation

$$y\left( {1 + xy} \right)dx = xdy$$ $${{xdy - ydx} \over {{y^2}}} = xdx \Rightarrow \int { - d\left( {{x \over y}} \right) = \int {xdx} } $$ $$\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,$$ $$ - {x \over y} = {{{x^2}} \over 2} + C\,\,$$ as $$\,\,\,y\left( 1 \right) = - 1 \Rightarrow C = {1 \over 2}$$ Hence, $$y = {{ - 2x} \over {{x^2} + 1}} \Rightarrow f\left( {{{ - 1} \over 2}} \right) = {4 \over 5}$$

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