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Differential Equations HL - Integrating Factor

On this page, we will look at another type of differential equation: first-order linear differential equations of the form \displaystyle \dfrac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}+P(x)y=Q(x) , which can be solved using an integrating factor. There are many applications of this type of differential equation. For example, Kirchhoff's laws can be used to model electrical circuits. To be successful with this topic, you will need...


Tags: first order, integrating factor, linear

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