. Sketch the slope field of the ODE y = -xy. Hence sketch its solutions. Hint: Begin by showing the slope along each axis (x = 0 and y = 0). Then consider the slope along the curve y = 1/x, then 2/x etc. Determine the general solution to the ODE and compare the result to your sketch.

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1. Sketch the slope field of the ODE
y' = = -xy.
Hence sketch its solutions.
Hint: Begin by showing the slope along each axis (x = 0 and y = 0). Then consider the
slope along the curve y = 1/x, then 2/x etc.
Determine the general solution to the ODE and compare the result to your sketch.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Sketch the slope field of the ODE y' = = -xy. Hence sketch its solutions. Hint: Begin by showing the slope along each axis (x = 0 and y = 0). Then consider the slope along the curve y = 1/x, then 2/x etc. Determine the general solution to the ODE and compare the result to your sketch.
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