AP Calculus AB: 11.1.1 An Introduction to Differential Equations
This content introduces differential equations, focusing on their definitions, general and particular solutions, and the concept of order. It explains separable equations, initial conditions, and solution methods, with examples of solving both first- and second-order differential equations.
An Introduction to Differential Equations
Key Terms
An Introduction to Differential Equations
A differential equation is an equation containing derivatives.
Not all differential equations can be solved. Those that can ...
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In this equation, you want to solve for the function y whose derivative is e x . This is a differential equation.
Since the ...
Which of the following is a solution of the non-separable differential equation dy/dx=(y−1)(x+y)?
y = 1
Which of the following is a solution of d2y/dx2=−6y?
y=sin(√6x)
Which of the following is not a solution of d2y/dx2=3y?
y=sin√3x
Which of the following is not a solution of d2y/dx2=6x?
y = x^ 3 + x ^2
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An Introduction to Differential Equations |
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Which of the following is a solution of the non-separable differential equation dy/dx=(y−1)(x+y)? | y = 1 |
Which of the following is a solution of d2y/dx2=−6y? | y=sin(√6x) |
Which of the following is not a solution of d2y/dx2=3y? | y=sin√3x |
Which of the following is not a solution of d2y/dx2=6x? | y = x^ 3 + x ^2 |
Which of the following is a solution of dy/dx=x^5? | y=x^6/6−1 |
What is the order of the differential equation d2ydx2+6x3dydx+3x=y4? | second-order |
Which of the following is a solution of dy/dx=1/1+x^2? | y = arctan x |
Suppose you are given that f′(x)=3/2x^5−x^2+x^3.Find f(x), given that f(0)=2. | f(x)=1/4x^6−1/4x^2+1/4x^4+2 |
Which of the following is the general solution of dy/dx=1/x? | y=lnx+C |
Which of the following is not a solution of dy/dx=−e^x? | y = e ^x |