So stuck! How to find general solution of differential.eq:
x*y''(x)+y'(x)*((1-a/x)^x+b)=0.

Where 'a' and ¨'b' are constant parameters. Solve for variable x. Glad for any help.

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So stuck! How to find general solution of differential.eq: 
x*y''(x)+y'(x)*((1-a/x)^x+b)=0.

Where 'a' and ¨'b' are constant parameters. Solve for variable x. Glad for any help.

anonymous · Answer

Divide by x, find integrating factor p(x) and solve

anonymous · Answer

Quick reply! I will give it a try

anonymous · Answer

thanks

anonymous · Answer

You may be able to solve this as a second order homogeneous equation. Look at Lamar's website for answers. http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/DE/IntroBVP.aspx