Differential Equations / Differentiation
System of differential equations
GRB_1000_SCQ
Grade Class 12
Question:
Let f and g be defined such that f'(x) = f²(x) + g²(x) and g'(x) = 2f(x)g(x) + 1. If f(0) = 1/5, g(0) = 4/5, then the value of f(π/12) + g(π/12) equals:
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Differential equations formed by combining f and g, separation of variables, arctan integration
Step 1: Define a new function to simplify the problem.
Let $u(x) = f(x) + g(x)$. We will find a differential equation for this combined function.
Step 2: Find the derivative of $u(x)$.
Taking the derivative of both sides:
$$\frac{du}{dx} = f'(x) + g'(x)$$
Substituting the given expressions for $f'(x)$ and $g'(x)$:
$$\frac{du}{dx} = \left(f^2(x) + g^2(x)\right) + \left(2f(x)g(x) + 1\right)$$
Rearranging:
$$\frac{du}{dx} = f^2(x) + 2f(x)g(x) + g^2(x) + 1 = (f(x) + g(x))^2 + 1$$
Therefore:
$$\frac{du}{dx} = u^2 + 1$$
Step 3: Separate variables and integrate.
Rearranging the differential equation:
$$\frac{du}{u^2 + 1} = dx$$
Integrating both sides:
$$\int \frac{du}{u^2 + 1} = \int dx$$
$$\arctan(u) = x + C$$
Step 4: Find the constant of integration using initial conditions.
At $x = 0$:
$$u(0) = f(0) + g(0) = \frac{1}{5} + \frac{4}{5} = 1$$
Therefore:
$$\arctan(1) = 0 + C$$
$$\frac{\pi}{4} = C$$
Step 5: Write the general solution and evaluate at $x = \frac{\pi}{12}$.
The solution is:
$$\arctan(f(x) + g(x)) = x + \frac{\pi}{4}$$
At $x = \frac{\pi}{12}$:
$$\arctan\left(f\left(\frac{\pi}{12}\right) + g\left(\frac{\pi}{12}\right)\right) = \frac{\pi}{12} + \frac{\pi}{4}$$
$$\arctan\left(f\left(\frac{\pi}{12}\right) + g\left(\frac{\pi}{12}\right)\right) = \frac{\pi}{12} + \frac{3\pi}{12} = \frac{4\pi}{12} = \frac{\pi}{3}$$
Step 6: Solve for the final answer.
Taking the tangent of both sides:
$$f\left(\frac{\pi}{12}\right) + g\left(\frac{\pi}{12}\right) = \tan\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \sqrt{3}$$
**Final Answer:** The value of $f\left(\frac{\pi}{12}\right) + g\left(\frac{\pi}{12}\right) = \sqrt{3}$, which corresponds to **Option 3**.
Correct Answer: 2