Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A solution to dydx=−xy\dfrac{dy}{dx}=-xy satisfies y(0)=1y(0)=1. Starting at (0,1)(0,1), a student moves along the slope field using three successive tangent segments, each 0.10.1 unit long in the positive xx-direction. Which of the following is the best estimate of yy when x=0.3x=0.3? a) 1.031.03 b) 0.970.97 c) 1.001.00 d) 0.960.96

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