How can I solve \frac{dy}{dx}-\frac{y}{x}=\frac{y^2}{x^2} for x>0?

[skook]

Could someone please just give me a hint to get started.
\frac{dy}{dx}-\frac{y}{x}=\frac{y^2}{x^2} for x>0
thanks
Skook

 

[Benny]

<br /> \frac{{dy}}{{dx}} - \frac{y}{x} = \frac{{y^2 }}{{x^2 }} \Rightarrow \frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = \left( {\frac{y}{x}} \right) + \left( {\frac{y}{x}} \right)^2 <br />

Let y = v(x)x. Is this a standard substitution for the subject you are studying?

 

[skook]

thanks for that

I hope the solution is y=-\frac{x}{\ln{Cx}}. It was from an Open University course (http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C02MS324) . First maths course I've done in over 25 years...

 

[armandowww]

I think so, too

 

[HallsofIvy]

Could someone please just give me a hint to get started.
\frac{dy}{dx}-\frac{y}{x}=\frac{y^2}{x^2} for x&gt;0
thanks
Skook

Since x and y only appear together as y/x, try the obvious substitution: Introduce a new dependent variable v= \frac{y}{x}.

Then y= vx so \frac{dy}{dx}= x\frac{dv}{dx}+ v

Your equation becomes
x\frac{dv}{dx}- v= v^2 or
x\frac{dv}{dx}= v^2+ v
a separable equation.