If f(x) satisfies the relation f(x) = ex + 01 (y + xex) f(y) dy, then e + f(0) is equal to .
Answer
2
Solution
Let A = 01 y f(y) dy and B = 01 f(y) dy (constants)
f(x) = ex + A + Bxex
f(0) = 1 + A
Integrating f from 0 to 1:
B = 01 ex dx + A + B 01 xex dx
01 xex dx = [xex - ex]01 = 1
B = (e - 1) + A + B
A = 1 - e
f(0) = 1 + A = 2 - e
e + f(0) = 2
Answer: 2