Differential Equations (Anti Derivative)

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The discussion centers on solving the separable differential equation y' = 1/(3y^2). The correct approach involves rearranging the equation to 3y^2 dy = dx, allowing for integration of both sides. The solution yields the antiderivative, resulting in the expression x = (1/3)y^3 + c, where c is a constant. The final answer is confirmed to be the cube root of x + c.

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  • Understanding of separable differential equations
  • Knowledge of integration techniques
  • Familiarity with antiderivatives
  • Basic algebraic manipulation skills
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  • Study the method of solving separable differential equations
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  • Explore the concept of antiderivatives in calculus
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ok I am haveing trouble with this

Find The solution (anti derivative) of y'= 1/(3y^2)

i tired bringing up the y^2 to the top and making it (y^-2)/3 then i did the dy/dx thing and tired to move the x's and y's to one side but then i still don't get the answer. i think that i am doing something wrong in my first step. do i bring the y^2 up to y^-2?? if its wrong could you tell me what i am doing wonge. the answer is so posed to be the cube root of x + c; where c is a constant; it comes with one of the rules.
 
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Don't bring it to the top, bring it to the left. (The left of the equal sign, that is.)
 
DH is saying it's a separable differential equation. dy/dx=1/(3*y^2) so 3*y^2*dy=dx. Now integrate both sides.
 

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