I will do it, but I will use more compact designation " y' " for the derivative. 24x^5 + (12x^3y + 3x^4*y') - 4y^6 -24xy^5*y' = 0 Now re-group the terms, collecting the terms with " y' " in one group 24x^5 + 12x^3y - 4y^6 = (-3x^4 + 24y^5)*y' Now express y' y' = . It is your answer.