The Differential Equation $y ^ { \prime } + 3 y = \sin x$

question 39

Multiple Choice

The differential equation $y ^ { \prime } + 3 y = \sin x$ is

• A) first order linear
• B) second order linear
• C) third order linear
• D) first order nonlinear
• E) second order nonlinear

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