The Differential Equation $( x - 2 y ) d x + y d y = 0$

question 7

Multiple Choice

The differential equation $( x - 2 y ) d x + y d y = 0$ can be solved using the substitution

• A) \(u = x y\)
• B) \(u = y / x\)
• C) \(u = x - 2 y\)
• D) \(u = y\)
• E) it cannot be solved using a substitution

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