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The function defined by the equation xylogy=1 satisfies x(yy′′+y2)y′′+kyy=0. Find the value of k.

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3
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1
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Solution

The correct option is C 3
Given, equation is
xylogy=1
On differentiating it w.r.t.x, we get
xy+y11yy=0
xyy+y2y=0
Again, differentiating w.r.t. x, we get
((xy1)y′′+y(xy+y1)+2yy=0
x(yy"+y2)y′′+3yy=0
Comparing it with the given equation, we get k=3

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