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First Order Equations
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What defines a first order differential equation?

Contains only first derivative like dydx\frac{dy}{dx}

What is the standard form for the integrating factor method?

dydx+P(x)y=f(x)\frac{dy}{dx} + P(x)y = f(x)

What must the coefficient of dydx\frac{dy}{dx} be in standard form?

1

What is the integrating factor for dydx+P(x)y=f(x)\frac{dy}{dx} + P(x)y = f(x)?

eP(x)dxe^{\int P(x)dx}

When should you use separation of variables?

When all xx and yy terms can be separated

What is an exact equation?

Left side is derivative of a product

What is a general solution?

Contains constant cc, represents family of curves

How do you find a particular solution?

Use initial conditions to determine cc

When using substitution y=u2y = u^2, how do you find dydx\frac{dy}{dx}?

Use chain rule: 2ududx2u\frac{du}{dx}

What is the first step in the problem-solving strategy?

Decide on the method to use

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