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Exact Equations & Substitutions · Challenge problem

The equation (y+xy2) dx+(x−x2y) dy=0(y + xy^2)\,dx + (x - x^2y)\,dy = 0 is not exact, and no integrating factor depending on xx alone or on yy alone exists. It does have one of the form μ=(xy)k\mu = (xy)^k. Find kk.