Solution

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For , divide by and use the integrating factor , separately on each side of zero. The equation becomes . Thus
For the absolute values may be omitted. The original equation is singular as a first-order evolution equation at zero, so these formulas describe regular intervals with ; extension through zero needs a separate regularity condition.

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