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What is a differential equation?

An equation involving a differential

What makes a solution to a differential equation 'general'?

It contains a constant cc

What defines a particular solution?

The value of cc is found

When solving dydx=x2+3x−2\frac{dy}{dx} = x^2 + 3x - 2, what is the general solution?

y=x33+3x22−2x+cy = \frac{x^3}{3} + \frac{3x^2}{2} - 2x + c

When is the method of separating variables used?

When RHS has both xx's and yy's

What is the first step in separating variables for dydx=xy\frac{dy}{dx} = xy?

Multiply both sides by dxdx

What is ∫1ydy\int \frac{1}{y} dy equal to?

ln⁡∣y∣+c\ln|y| + c

When integrating both sides in separation of variables, where is the constant needed?

Only on one side

If 'rate is proportional to x\sqrt{x}', what is the differential equation?

dxdt=kx\frac{dx}{dt} = k\sqrt{x}

How is 'rate of decrease proportional to x\sqrt{x}' represented?

dxdt=−kx\frac{dx}{dt} = -k\sqrt{x}

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