Differential equations question - possible integrating factor?

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Homework Statement



Solve the differential equation with the initial condition y(0) = 1

Homework Equations



3e5xdy/dx = -25x/y2

The Attempt at a Solution



First I tried putting everything with an x or dx on one side and a y or dy on the other side, and solved for C. I got 0 as the constant, but when I plugged it into the online homework system it said I was wrong.

I thought about using an integrating factor, but that can only be used when the equation is in the form dy/dt + a(t)y = r(t), right? Meaning I can't use it here because there's a y2 instead of a y?
 
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The equation is separable, so your first approach is the right one. Can you show some of your work?
 
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