How can I solve this ODE using Bernoulli equation with respect to x?

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The discussion focuses on solving the ordinary differential equation (ODE) represented by the equation 2xy'(x-y^2)+y^3=0 using the Bernoulli equation method. The user initially struggled to identify the equation's form but ultimately confirmed it as a Bernoulli equation. The solution involves transforming the equation into a standard Bernoulli form and applying an integrating factor, leading to the final solution expressed as Ce^{y^2/x}=y^2.

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Homework Statement


[tex]2xy'(x-y^2)+y^3=0[/tex]

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What kind of an equation is that? I first thought that might be a Bernoulli differential equation with respect to x but I failed to convert it that form. I also checked if the equation could have single variable integrating factors but the answer is negative. How can I solve it?
 
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I would approach it parametrically:

[tex]\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{-y^3}{2x(x-y^2)}[/tex]

so:

[tex]\frac{dy}{dt}=-y^3[/tex]

[tex]\frac{dx}{dt}=2x(x-y^2)[/tex]

Note the first is de-coupled so solve that one and substitute it into the second one. Maybe though there is something I'm missing and would allow an easier approach.
 
Thanks for your help jackmell but I already solved it as a Bernoulli equation with respect to x. I'll write down my answer so that it might be useful for someone else.
[tex]2xy^' (x-y^2 )+y^3=0[/tex]
[tex]2x(x-y^2 )+y^3 x^'=0[/tex]
[tex]x^'+(2x^2-2xy^2)/y^3 =0[/tex]
[tex]x^'+(-2/y)x=(-2/y^3 ) x^2[/tex]

so it's a Bernoulli equation and can be solved easily.
[tex]-x^{-2}+(2/y) x^{-1}=(2/y^3 )[/tex]
[tex]u=x^{-1}:du/dx=-x^{-2}[/tex]
[tex]{du/dx} {dx/dy}+(2/y)u=(2/y^3 )[/tex]
[tex]du/dy+(2/y)u=(2/y^3 )[/tex]
[tex]μ=e^{∫2dy/y}=y^2[/tex]
[tex]uy^2=∫y^2 (2/y^3 )dy[/tex]
[tex]Ce^{y^2/x}=y^2[/tex]
 

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