Undergrad Direction Fields and Isoclines

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Isoclines for the values m = -1, 0, 1, and 2 were sketched within the defined square region R. The existence and uniqueness theorem ensures that a unique differentiable function exists at any point on an isocline. The discussion highlights the challenge of sketching the solution curve, particularly for a point like (-2,0) on the isocline y² - x = 2, where the slope is 2. Participants seek methods to determine the behavior of the solution curve at other points and how to identify when it crosses different isoclines. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for visualizing the overall behavior of the solution curves in relation to the isoclines.
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I sketched the isoclines for $$ m=-1,0,1,2 $$. Since both $$ \frac{dy}{dx} $$ and $$ D_{y} \frac{dy}{dx} $$ are continuous on the square region R defined by $$ -4\leq x \leq 4, -4 \leq y \leq 4 $$ the existence and uniqueness theorem guarantees that if we pick a point in the interior that lies on an isocline there will be a unique differentiable function (solution) passing through that point. I understand that a solution exists but I unsure how to actually sketch it. For example, consider a point (-2,0) which lies on the isocline $$ y^2-x=2 $$. At this point the slope is 2 so the differentiable function passing through it is increasing as x increases. How do I determine the approximate behavior of the solution curve for other points? How can I tell the solution will cross other isoclines and thus understand how the slope changes?
 

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How do I determine the approximate behavior of the solution curve for other points? How can I tell the solution will cross other isoclines and thus understand how the slope changes?
ODE | Slope fields and isoclines example
 

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