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Differential equation problem?

I believe I have the right answer but would like to check. I am given the equation f "(x) = 5cosx + 2sinx subject to f(0) = 3 and f '(0) = 4.

I took the first and second integrals and found f '(x) and f(x). Are the correct C values 6 and 8?

Update:

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  • 1 decade ago
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    f'(x) = 5sin(x) - 2cos(x) + C, f'(0) = 4 ==> C = 6

    f(x) = -5cos(x) - 2sin(x) + 6x + D, f(0) = 3 ==> D = 8.

    Looks like your answers are correct.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    f "(x) = 5cosx + 2sinx

    integrate 5cosx+2sinx dx

    f'(x)=5sinx-2cosx + C

    f'(0)=4

    5sinx-2cosx+C=4

    -2+C=4

    C=6

    integrate 5sinx-2cosx + 6 dx

    -5cosx-2sinx+ 6x+ K

    f(0)=3

    -5+K=3

    K=8

    yeah u r write

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