If the first-order linear differential equation dy/dx + p(x)y = q(x) has a solution that is a constant function, then q(x) is a constant multiple of p(x). Select one: True False
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A constant function means that the derivative of the function is zero, i.e., dy/dx = 0. Show more…
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