Ideas for 1st order Non-Linear DE

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The discussion focuses on solving a first-order non-linear differential equation (DEQ) represented by the equation -φ² · C₁ = 1/(1 + φ'²) + C₂, where φ is a function of another variable and C₁, C₂ are constants. The user expresses difficulty with trigonometric substitution and seeks guidance on solving the equation. Additionally, the thread was moved to the Homework Help forums due to issues with LaTeX formatting on the site, which impacted the clarity of the problem presentation.

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I don't know very much about DEQs, can someone point me in the right direction for solving this?

Note: [itex]\phi[/itex] is a function of another variable and C_1, C_2 are constants.

[tex] -\phi ^2 \cdot C_1=\frac{1}{1+\phi ' ^2}+C_2[/tex]

I have tried trig sub, but I didn't get anywhere.

Regards.

EDIT: The LaTeX on this website doesn't appear to like me, though I don't understand why.
 
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Thread moved to Homework Help forums. Welcome to the PF, awetawef. Unfortunately, the LaTex generator is down at the moment, due to a server upgrade over the weekend. You might want to re-state the problem using clear text, if possible. Please also try to show us an attempt at how you would solve it. We need to see your work before we can offer tuturial help.
 

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