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Let

I=excos(x)
  1. Use integration by parts to show that

    2I=ex(sin(x)+cos(x))
  2. Hence, find the equation of the curve which passes through the origin and satisfies

    dydx=excos(x)

    giving your answer in the form

    y=Rexsin(x+α)+c

    where R>0 and 0<α<pi4.