Solving y'=(xy-y²)/x² using substitution

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Homework Statement



y`=(xy-y^2)/x^2

The Attempt at a Solution




y` = y/x -(y/x)^2

{y/x=z , y=zx , y`=z+xz`}

-z^2=x*dz/dx


-z^2dx = xdz


what`s next ?


TNX . :smile:
 
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To integrate that, you need your z's on one side and your x's on the other. Dividing through by x*z^2 should do the trick.