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ยง9.1: Intro to Differential Equations

A differential equation relates a function to its derivatives. In this section, we verify solutions and solve Initial Value Problems (IVPs) without integration techniques like separation of variables.

Library, Handouts & Tools

Resource Name Type Description Link
Paul's Notes: Basic Concepts Study Guide Definitions of "Order," "Solution," and "Initial Value Problem." Read Notes

Video Lectures

Topic Source Description Link
Verifying Solutions Khan Academy How to plug a function into a DE to check if it works (e.g., checking if $y=e^{2x}$ solves $y'-2y=0$). Watch
Intro to Initial Value Problems Org. Chem Tutor Finding the specific constant $C$ (e.g., picking the specific curve where $y(0)=2$). Watch