Undergrad Differential equation with two terms

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The discussion focuses on solving a differential equation of the form $$\frac{A'(x)}{A(x)}f(x,y) = \frac{B'(y)}{B(y)}$$, where differentiation is denoted by a prime. The user initially questions whether the same method used for constant functions can be applied to non-constant functions. Ultimately, they conclude that breaking down the function $$f(x,y)$$ into parts simplifies the problem, leading to a clearer path for finding both $$A(x)$$ and $$B(y)$$.

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I'm trying to solve a differential equation of the form $$\frac{A'(x)}{A(x)}f(x,y) = \frac{B'(y)}{B(y)}$$ where prime denotes differentiation. I know that for the case ##f(x,y) = \text{constant}## we just equal each side to a same constant. Can I do that also for the case where ##f(x,y)## is not constant? (I know ##f(x,y)## explicitely, if that helps.)

Edit: I'm trying to find both ##A(x)## and ##B(y)##.
 
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Oh, never mind. It's just a matter of breaking up ##f(x,y)## into parts. Sometimes writing down an equation in a more abstract form like I did here helps in getting the cake. :)
 
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