Slope definition question

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the solution of the differential equation y' = 2xy2 by using the point (1,3) as a reference. The goal is to find a function that is tangent to the curve at every point, and the solution involves solving for the constant using separation of variables.
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y(x) has a point (1,3) so the tangent of y(x) in (x,y) point passes y axes in a point
2xy^2
find y?

how i tried:
y'=f(x,y)
y is the solution of the differential equation.
without knowing y we can find its slope by putting the values in f(x,y)
if we find a function which is tangent in every point the field then its a solution.

the line which has a slope of y'(x)=f(x,y) passes threw (0,2xy^2)
that is theory i know i don't know how to make it into a practice solution
 
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Try solving y' = 2xy2 by separation of variables using x = 1, y = 3 to evaluate the constant.
 

1. What is the definition of slope?

Slope is a measure of the steepness of a line or a curve. It is typically denoted by the letter "m" and is calculated by dividing the change in the vertical axis (y) by the change in the horizontal axis (x).

2. How do you calculate slope?

Slope can be calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are any two points on the line.

3. What does a positive slope indicate?

A positive slope indicates that the line is rising from left to right, meaning that the y-value increases as the x-value increases.

4. What does a negative slope indicate?

A negative slope indicates that the line is falling from left to right, meaning that the y-value decreases as the x-value increases.

5. Can slope be zero?

Yes, slope can be zero. This indicates a horizontal line with no change in the y-value as the x-value increases or decreases.

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