Need help with a differential equation

In summary, the conversation is about a person who has derived a differential equation but does not know how to solve it. They are seeking help in finding an analytical solution and mention that they have tried using Mathematica but it was unsuccessful. They also mention the use of the product log function but are unsure how to incorporate the other part of the equation.
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Kvad
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Hi all,

I have derived a differential equation, which I don't know how to solve. I can do some numerical simulations, but would really be interested in, at least, knowing if an analytical solution exists, so would appreciate any help with it: (I have removed argument from y)

x2-2px+y2-2(y-p)y'y=0

Usually I just solve equations with mathematica, but it cannot tackle this one, though it doesn't look too bad...

Thanks!
 
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The part without explitic x-dependence leads to the product log function (WolframAlpha), I don't see an obvious way to take the other part into account.
 

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What is a differential equation?

A differential equation is a mathematical equation that relates a function with one or more of its derivatives. It is used to model and describe various physical, biological, and economic phenomena.

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