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Need help with a homogeneous diff eq.?

Having a ton of problems with this one single problem. Help would be much appreciated with how it is worked out.

(3x^2-y^2) dx + (xy-x^3y^(-1)) = 0

Update:

Can you please be a little more explicit. Why did you split up dw and dx and dy?

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  • ted s
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    did you try w = x / y { or y / x } ???? dx = w dy + y dw

    y² ( { 3 w² - 1 } [ w dy + y dw ] + { w - w^3} dy ) = 0...y╪ 0 so delete the y²

    separate and integrate

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