Which of the Following Functions Are Solutions to the Differential $\frac { d y } { d x } = - 25 y$

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions are solutions to the differential equation $\frac { d y } { d x } = - 25 y$ ? (Mark all correct answers)

• A) \(y = \sin ( 5 x ) + \cos ( 5 x )\)
• B) \(y = 5 \cos x - \sin x\)
• C) \(y = e ^ { x / 5 }\)
• D) \(y = e ^ { - x / 5 }\)

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