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Exact Equations & Substitutions · Challenge problem

The equation y dx−x dy=0y\,dx - x\,dy = 0 is not exact, but multiplying by the integrating factor 1/y21/y^2 makes it exact. The resulting potential is F=x/yF = x/y. Find the solution curve through (2,1)(2, 1) at y=4y = 4: give xx.