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Variable separable method

Differential equations (introductory) · Mathematics

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Q: Solve dy/dx = x/y with y(1) = 2. Separate: y dy = x dx. Integrate: y^2/2 = x^2/2 + C, so y^2 = x^2 + C. Initial: 4 = 1 + C, C = 3. Solution: y^2 = x^2 + 3 (take y > 0: y = sqrt(x^2+3)).

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