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

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The discussion focuses on solving the ordinary differential equation (ODE) given by y(d x/d y) + 2x = 5y^3. The participant initially struggled with the form of the equation but ultimately transformed it into the separable form (d x/d y) + (2x/y) = 5y^2. The general solution derived is x = y^3 + Cy^(-2), where C is a constant. The participant confirmed the solution's correctness after further analysis.

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Homework Statement



Find the general solution to

[tex]y\frac{\mathrm{d} x}{\mathrm{d} y} + 2x = 5y^3[/tex]

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)

[tex]\frac{\mathrm{d} x}{\mathrm{d} y} + \frac{2x}{y} = 5y^2[/tex]

Now this is bad because I got [tex]\frac{2x}{y}[/tex]

Solutions say that

[tex]x = y^3 + Cy^{-2}[/tex]

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

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