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Numerical Methods: Euler to Runge–Kutta · Challenge problem

The backward Euler step for y′=y2y' = y^2 from y(0)=1y(0) = 1 requires solving y1=1+h y12y_1 = 1 + h\,y_1^2 for y1y_1. What is the largest step size h>0h > 0 for which this equation has a real solution y1y_1? Express your answer as a common fraction.