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linear first order differential equation

 
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Apr3-08, 02:34 PM   #1
 

linear first order differential equation


1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

[tex] \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x^2}{2} + \frac{xy}{2} + \frac{3y^2}{2} + \frac{3y}{2} [/tex]

2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution

Don't really know were to begin. If anyone could tell me which method to use that would be great. I can't think of any way to solve this.
 
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Apr3-08, 03:27 PM   #2
 
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That equation is NOT linear. I don't know if it will work but my first thought is to change coordinates to get rid of that "xy" term.
 
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