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University Differential Equations First-Order Solution Methods — Unit Notes

Every definition and theorem this unit expects you to know, stated once each and written to be revised from: 6 definitions and 7 theorems, 7 worked examples, 2 diagrams, in 16 printable pages. This page lists what the notes cover. The notes themselves come with the University Differential Equations bundle.

Unit notes — in the bundle

16 pages 13 definitions & theorems 7 worked examples 27 key words 7 Try-it pairs, answered 14-row at-a-glance table 27-entry glossary Fill-in-the-blank guided twin 2 diagrams Letter size, print-ready

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First-Order Solution Methods — what the notes cover

8 sections, in the order the unit is taught. Each entry below is the title of a definition or a theorem the notes state in full.

What you need

Also in this section: 1 note on method and common errors.

Separable equations, implicit and lost solutions

  • Definition — Separable equation
  • Theorem — Separating the variables
  • Definition — Interval of validity

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors, 1 diagram.

Linear equations and the integrating factor

  • Definition — Linear first-order equation
  • Theorem — Solution by an integrating factor

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Exact equations

  • Definition — Exact equation
  • Theorem — Test for exactness, and recovery of F

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Integrating factors for equations that are not exact

  • Theorem — An integrating factor in one variable

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Homogeneous equations solved by substitution

  • Definition — Homogeneous first-order equation
  • Theorem — The substitution y=ux

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors, 1 diagram.

Bernoulli equations

  • Definition — Bernoulli equation
  • Theorem — The substitution v=y1n

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Choosing a method for a first-order equation

  • Theorem — Equations in the combination ax+by+c

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Where the notes are

The notes are one of the documents in the University Differential Equations Solutions Bundle, beside the unit test, the challenge problems and every worked answer key. The First-Order Solution Methods practice worksheet is free and stays free.

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