Finding the Curve that Satisfies a Geometric ODE

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The discussion revolves around solving a differential equation related to finding a curve in the xy-plane, where the distance from any point (x,y) to the intersections of the tangent and normal lines with the x-axis remains constant. The user defines the points of intersection for the normal and tangent lines as x1 and x2, respectively, and derives expressions for these points. They then formulate a differential equation representing the sum of the distances from the point on the curve to these intersections. The user expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their approach and seeks assistance in solving the differential equation. Additionally, they request the thread to be moved to a more appropriate subforum for calculus discussions.
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Hi there. I have this exercise in my practice for differential equations, and it asks me to find the curve that satisfice for every point (on the xy plane) the distance from (x,y) to the points of intersection for the tangent line and the x axis, and the normal with the x-axis remains constant

So I stated it this way, I don't know if it's right:

I called x1 to the point of intersection for the normal line and the x-axis :
\displaystyle\frac{-1}{y'}(x_1-x)+y=0\Rightarrow{x_1=yy'+x}

And x2 to the point of intersection for the tangent line and the x axis:
y'(x_2-x)+y=0\Rightarrow{x_2=\displaystyle\frac{-y}{y'}+x}

Then I stated this differential equation, which is the sum of the distances from the (x,y) point on the curve to the intersections on the normal and the tangent line for that point of the curve and the x axis.
\sqrt[ ]{y^2+(yy')^2}+\sqrt[ ]{y^2+\left (\displaystyle\frac{y}{y'} \right )^2}=C

I'm not sure if this is right, and I don't know how to solve this diff. equation.

Bye there, and thanks for your help in advance
 
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I've made a mistake posting this here (I didn't realize in which subforum I was posting, really silly from my part). Would somebody move this to the calculus section please?
 
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