Quadratic relation through (2, 1)

Quadratic relation through (2, 1)

IB Year 6 | Grade 12
6 marks

A curve through \((2,1)\) satisfies \((x^2+y^2)\dfrac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}=2xy\) for \(x>0\) and \(y>0\). Find an implicit equation for the curve and hence find the exact value of \(y\) when \(x=3\).[6]

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Answer:\(x^2-y^2=3y;\quad y(3)=\dfrac{3}{2}(\sqrt5-1)\)

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