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First-Order Equations · Challenge problem

Solve y′=−x(1+y2)y(1+x2)y'=-\dfrac{x\left(1+y^2\right)}{y\left(1+x^2\right)} with y(1)=1y(1)=1. The solution exists on a maximal open interval (a,b)(a,b); at its ends it does not blow up, but reaches y=0y=0, where the equation breaks down. Find bb.