MHB Differential Equations by separation of variables

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The discussion focuses on solving the differential equation dy/dx = x*(1 - y^2)^(1/2) using the separation of variables method. The initial step involves rearranging the equation to isolate dy and dx, leading to the form 1/sqrt(1 - y^2) * dy = x dx. Participants are encouraged to integrate both sides with respect to their respective variables. The goal is to find a solution for y in terms of x. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly separating and integrating the variables to arrive at the solution.
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Can someone please help me to calculate the following using separation of variables:

dy/dx = x*(1 - y^2)^(1/2)

to that the solution is in the form:

y =
 
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I have moved both your threads here to the Differential Equations subforum as this is a better fit for them.

What do you get when you separate the variables, before integrating?
 
LAK said:
Can someone please help me to calculate the following using separation of variables:

dy/dx = x*(1 - y^2)^(1/2)

to that the solution is in the form:

y =

For starters:

$\displaystyle \begin{align*} \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - y^2}} \, \frac{dy}{dx} = x \end{align*}$

and now you can integrate both side w.r.t. x :)
 

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