Really easy PDE, confused about how to put in side conditions

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The discussion focuses on solving a partial differential equation (PDE) with specific side conditions: u(x,1) = 0 and u(0,y) = 0. The user successfully derives the general solution through integration, resulting in the equation u = (x²)/4 + H(y)/(y²) + k(x)/(y²). The confusion arises in isolating the functions k(x) and H(y) from the side conditions. Ultimately, the user resolves their query, indicating that the solution process is effective when the correct steps are followed.

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Hey, before you read this over I'll mention that I've checked the general solution and it works. So if you don't feel like following my steps to get the general solution just jump down to the end of my attempt, because the real problem for me is figuring out what to do with the side conditions.

Homework Statement


get the particular solution for this PDE, for side conditions u(x,1) = 0 ; u(0,y) = 0

yuxy + 2ux = x


Homework Equations


nothing really...


The Attempt at a Solution



first I integrate w.r.t x, which is suggested in the text:

yuy + 2u = x2/2 + h(y) ; where y is some function of y

divide through by y...

uy + 2u/y = x2/2y + h(y)/y

now take integrating factor y2 (I think this next line follows obviously, if it is confusing please let me know and I'll show you how I got it):

y2u = (x2y2)/4 + ∫h(y)ydy + k(x)

at this point I have done the integral with respect to y on each side, basically. so some function k(x) shows up. Now I replace ∫h(y)ydy with just H(y), some new function of y because the whole expression ∫h(y)ydy will end up being only dependent on y so we just rename the thing:

y2u = (x2y2)/4 + H(y) + k(x)

and divide through by y2...

u = (x2)/4 + H(y)/(y2)+ k(x)/(y2)

so here's where I get confused: if I put u(x,1) into the general solution I get:
k(x) = -x2/4 - H(1)

and for u(0,y) I get:

H(y) = -k(0)

But I see no way of getting solutions for k(x) and H(y) on their own. Is there something I'm missing here? Some sort of "trick" or other thing I should be aware of? Thanks for any advice.
 
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