ODE Problem: Find General Solution for y' + 2x = 5y^3

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Homework Statement



Find the general solution to

y\frac{\mathrm{d} x}{\mathrm{d} y} + 2x = 5y^3

The Attempt at a Solution



I didn't know if they wanted to say x(y) or y(x)

So i went with x(y)

\frac{\mathrm{d} x}{\mathrm{d} y} + \frac{2x}{y} = 5y^2

Now this is bad because I got \frac{2x}{y}

Solutions say that

x = y^3 + Cy^{-2}

EDIT: NEVER MIND, SOLVED IT
 
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EDIT: NEVER MIND, SOLVED IT
Excellent !
 
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