Differential Equations
Homogeneous ODE — Implicit Solution
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Question:

The solution of the differential equation $\dfrac{dy}{dx}=-\left(\dfrac{x^2+3y^2}{3x^2+y^2}\right)$, $y(1)=0$ is:
$\log_e|x+y|-\dfrac{xy}{(x+y)^2}=0$
$\log_e|x+y|+\dfrac{xy}{(x+y)^2}=0$
$\log_e|x+y|+\dfrac{2xy}{(x+y)^2}=0$
$\log_e|x+y|-\dfrac{2xy}{(x+y)^2}=0$

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Homogeneous: $v=y/x$. $v\,dv=-dx/(3x)$. Integrate: $v^2/2=-\ln x/3+C$. Back-substitute.
$\log_e|x+y|+\dfrac{2xy}{(x+y)^2}=0$.
Correct Answer: 3

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