Find the particular solution of the differential equation
(tan–1 y – x) dy = (1 + y2) dx, given that when x = 0, y = 0.
Given,
(tan-1 y – x)dy = (1 + y2)dx
⇒ ![]()
Clearly this is a linear differential equation. Comparing with the standard form
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Solution of such equation is given by:
x(I.F) =
where I.F = integrating factor
We get P(y) =
& Q(y) = ![]()
Integrating factor I.F is given : ![]()
∴ I.F = ![]()
We know that: ![]()
∴ I.F = ![]()
∴ Solution is given as:

⇒
…(1)
Where I = ![]()
Let tan-1y = u
⇒ du = ![]()
∴ I = ![]()
Using integration by parts:
I = ![]()
∴ I = ![]()
⇒ I = ![]()
∴ solution is given using equation 1:
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⇒
…(2)
As we have to find particular solution, so we need to find value of C.
Given: x = 0, y = 0
∴ putting the values in eq (2)
0 = tan-1(0) – 1 + ![]()
⇒ C = 1
∴ particular solution is –
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