The differentiable function satisfies and passes through the point .

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Differentiation · Differentiation

Problem

The differentiable function pp satisfies dpdx=sec⁡2x\dfrac{dp}{dx}=\sec^{2}x and passes through the point (3π4, 2)\left(\dfrac{3\pi}{4},\,2\right). (a) Obtain the general solution to the differential equation. (b) Determine the explicit formula for the particular solution that includes the point (3π4, 2)\left(\dfrac{3\pi}{4},\,2\right). (c) Identify the maximal interval containing 3π4\dfrac{3\pi}{4} on which this particular solution is continuous, and give a brief justification. (d) Within the interval found in part (c), find all xx such that p(x)=5p(x)=5.

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