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First-Order Equations · Challenge problem

The equation y′=2yy'=2\sqrt{y} has many solutions with y(0)=0y(0)=0, because the equilibrium y=0y=0 can be left at any moment. Suppose y≥0y\ge0 is differentiable on [0,5][0,5], satisfies y′=2yy'=2\sqrt y, y(0)=0y(0)=0 and y(5)=9y(5)=9. What is the largest xx in [0,5][0,5] with y(x)=0y(x)=0?