Worked solution
Solve a homogeneous first-order differential equation
Use to show that , , reduces to . Hence find in terms of .
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CJC · Discussion · Question 4
Answer
on an interval with avoiding tangent poles.
Substitute y = ux and cancel the common term
, while the right-hand side is . Hence , so .
How did this part go?
Integrate and undo the substitution
gives on a suitable branch. Thus and . A solution is taken on an interval with avoiding the poles where , .
How did this part go?
Common mistakes
The product rule contributes the extra u term.