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Definition Differential Equation

An equation involving the dependent variable and


independent variable and also the derivatives of the
dependable variable is known as differential equation. Order and Degree of a Differential
For example:
Equation
Order
The order of a differential equation is the order of the
highest derivative involved in the differential equation
For example:

Order is 1

Degree
The degree of a differential equation is the degree of the
highest differential coefficient when the equation has
been made rational and integral as far as the differential
coefficients are concerned.
For example:

Degree is 2
Solution of a Differential Equation Differential Equation

The solution of the differential equation is


a relation between the independent and
dependent variable free from derivatives
satisfying the given differential equation.

(a) General solution (or complete primitive)


The general solution of a differential
equation is the relation between the
variables (not involving the derivatives)
which contain the same number of the
Types of arbitrary constants as the order of the
differential equation.
solution
(b) Particular solution or Integral
A solution which is obtained by giving
particular values to the arbitrary
constants in the general solution is
called a particular solution
Differential Equations with Variables Separable Differential Equation

If a first order-first degree equation can be expressed in


such a manner that coefficient of dx is f(x) & coefficient
of dy is g(y), then we say that variable are separable. A
first order-first degree differential equation is of the form
DE Reducible to variable separable

Above equation can also be written as:


[if F(x, y) can be expressed as (If b = 0 this is directly variable Separable)

product of g(x) & h(y)] To solve this, Substitute : t = ax + by + c

Separating the variables, we have Then the eq. Reduces to separable type in
the variable t and x which can be solved.
∴ Integrate both sides
Which is the required solution
Homogeneous Differential Equations Differential Equation
An equation in x & y is said to be homogeneous
if it can be put in the form where f(x, y)
& g(x, y) are homogeneous functions of the same Equations Reducible to the
degree in x & y. Homogenous Form
Here, is
an example of homogeneous differential equation.
To solve the homogeneous differential equation

Substitute y = vx & so
Thus
Therefore, solution is
Differential Equation Linear Differential Equations

A differential equation of the form where P & Q are constants

or functions of x only, is known as a First Order Linear Differential Equation.


Example:
Steps to Solve First Order Linear Differential Equation:
(i) Write the given differential equation in the form →
(ii) Find the Integrating factor →
(iii) Write the solution of the given differential equation as

Note that if the first order differential equation is in the form


where P’ & Q’ are constants or function of y only.
Then & the solution of the differential equation is given by
Differential Equation

Differential equation reducible to the linear form:

Sometimes equations which are not linear can be reduced


to the linear form by suitable transformation.
Exact Differential Equation
Here, …(i)
A differential equation is said to be exact if it
Let, f(y) = u ⇒ f’(y)dy = du can be derived from its solution (primitive)
directly by differentiation, without any
Then (i) reduces to elimination, multiplication etc.
For example, the differential equation xdy + ydx
Which is of the linear = 0 is an exact differential equation as it is
derived by direct differentiation for its solution,
differential equation form.
the function xy = c.

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