How Do You Solve the Differential Equation y' = 2xy^2 at Point (1,3)?

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The differential equation y' = 2xy^2 can be solved using the method of separation of variables. By substituting the point (1,3) into the equation, one can evaluate the constant of integration. The solution involves finding a function y(x) that satisfies the equation and passes through the given point. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the slope of the function at specific points to derive the solution effectively.

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y(x) has a point (1,3) so the tangent of y(x) in (x,y) point passes y axes in a point
2xy^2
find y?

how i tried:
y'=f(x,y)
y is the solution of the differential equation.
without knowing y we can find its slope by putting the values in f(x,y)
if we find a function which is tangent in every point the field then its a solution.

the line which has a slope of y'(x)=f(x,y) passes threw (0,2xy^2)
that is theory i know i don't know how to make it into a practice solution
 
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Try solving y' = 2xy2 by separation of variables using x = 1, y = 3 to evaluate the constant.
 

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