Solving a diff eq by substituion

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Homework Statement


x*y2(dy/dx)=y3-x3
solve the problem

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


My answer was (x3/3)+c=y/x
there is no answer in the back of the book for this one so i just want to make sure i got it right
 
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shemer77 said:

Homework Statement


x*y2(dy/dx)=y3-x3
solve the problem

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


My answer was (x3/3)+c=y/x
there is no answer in the back of the book for this one so i just want to make sure i got it right
Solve your result for y. Then, take the derivative & plug it into the given equation. See if you get equality.