Linear Differential Equation Help

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This is a question I have been staring at for a while now. I can't figure it out for the life of me.

'Solve the following equation that is linear in x: y + (3 + 3x - y)dy/dx = 0

I don't even know where to start. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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The equation becomes exact if you multiply both sides by the integrating factor μ = y2.

You can then find the solution using regular methods for solving exact equations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exact_differential_equation.

Not sure if Wikipedia explains the method very well, but just so you have an idea of what I'm talking about :)
 
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