Which of the following functions satisfies the differential equation for all real numbers

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Differential Equations · Differential Equations

Problem

Which of the following functions y=y(x)y=y(x) satisfies the differential equation dydx=2x y\dfrac{dy}{dx}=2x\,y for all real numbers xx? (Here CC denotes a non-zero constant.) (a) y=Ce2xy=Ce^{2x} (b) y=Ce−x2y=Ce^{-x^{2}} (c) y=Cex2y=Ce^{x^{2}} (d) y=Cex2/2y=Ce^{x^{2}/2}

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