How Do You Convert Integral Equations into Initial Value Problems?

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Solve the following integrale equation by rewriting them as initial value problems:

y(x) = 2 + ∫(y(t))^2dt -this is a definite integral with limits from 1 to x


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I am unsure how to approach this question at all because my textbooks did not cover this topic and I couldn't find any examples on the internet either. Thanks
 
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Think about the fundamental theorem of calculus. I think it'll become clearer once you look it over.
 
I am not sure what you are asking about. Can you explain what is the meaning of "rewriting them as initial value problems"?
 
Differentiate both sides of the equation! What is y(1)?
 
There are two things I don't understand about this problem. First, when finding the nth root of a number, there should in theory be n solutions. However, the formula produces n+1 roots. Here is how. The first root is simply ##\left(r\right)^{\left(\frac{1}{n}\right)}##. Then you multiply this first root by n additional expressions given by the formula, as you go through k=0,1,...n-1. So you end up with n+1 roots, which cannot be correct. Let me illustrate what I mean. For this...
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