How Do You Eliminate the Arbitrary Constant in the Equation x^3 - 3x^2y = C?

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The discussion focuses on eliminating the arbitrary constant in the equation x^3 - 3x^2y = C through differentiation. Participants clarify that differentiating the constant C with respect to x results in zero, confirming that C does not change with x. The correct approach involves applying the product rule when differentiating the term -3x^2y, as y is not a constant. This highlights the importance of understanding differentiation rules in calculus.

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I would like to eliminate the arbitrary constant in this equation:
2. x^3-3x^2y=C
3. I tried differentiating with respect to x:
x^3-3x^2y=C
3x^2-(3x^2+6xy)=0?

This is where i don't know what I will do next. I don't know know what the result of differentiating C with respect to x. I assumed it is zero but I don't know if its right. Pls help me thanks
 
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iwan2learn said:
I would like to eliminate the arbitrary constant in this equation:

2. x^3-3x^2y=C
Why? What exactly is the problem you're trying to solve? Differentiating with respect to x (which you attempted below) will get rid of the constant, but so what?
iwan2learn said:
3. I tried differentiating with respect to x:
x^3-3x^2y=C
3x^2-(3x^2+6xy)=0?
When you differentiate -3x2y, you need to use the product rule. y is not a constant
iwan2learn said:
This is where i don't know what I will do next. I don't know know what the result of differentiating C with respect to x. I assumed it is zero but I don't know if its right. Pls help me thanks
Since C is a constant, its derivative is zero.
 

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