Date | November 2017 | Marks available | 6 | Reference code | 17N.3.AHL.TZ0.Hca_2 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 3 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Solve | Question number | Hca_2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Consider the differential equation where when .
Show that is an integrating factor for this differential equation.
Solve the differential equation giving your answer in the form .
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
METHOD 1
integrating factor (M1)
(M1)
Note: Award M1 for use of for example or .
integrating factor A1
A1
Note: Award A1 for where .
AG
METHOD 2
M1A1
M1A1
Note: Award M1 for attempting to express in the form .
so is an integrating factor for this differential equation AG
[4 marks]
(or equivalent) (M1)
A1
(M1)A1
Note: Award M1 for using an appropriate substitution.
Note: Condone the absence of .
substituting M1
Note: Award M1 for attempting to find their value of .
A1
[6 marks]