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Tips for solving differential equations easily
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by osamahammori
Tips for solving differential equations easily


That can't be generalized, it is up to the equations themselves. Different equations means different rules and steps for solutions.

Reply 2

Original post
by osamahammori
Tips for solving differential equations easily

Hi Osamahammori,

The way I would solve for differential equations personally is by learning the equation rearranged.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,
Jiya Mahmood
Forensic Medical Science Year 2
University of Bradford Student Room Rep

Reply 3

Original post
by osamahammori
Tips for solving differential equations easily


Laplace Transform

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Original post
by osamahammori
Tips for solving differential equations easily
At A level?

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Original post
by adithyaj07
Laplace Transform

No needed at A level hence my check.

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Original post
by osamahammori
Tips for solving differential equations easily

You need to be more specific about what course you're following and what techniques you're expected to know!

You can't generalize about all DEs because it depends on whether they are linear or non-linear; whether they're homogeneous or inhomogeneous; whether they're first order, second order, etc.. :smile:

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by davros
You need to be more specific about what course you're following and what techniques you're expected to know!
You can't generalize about all DEs because it depends on whether they are linear or non-linear; whether they're homogeneous or inhomogeneous; whether they're first order, second order, etc.. :smile:

Exactly!

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by Muttley79
No needed at A level hence my check.


I’ve used it at a level and it’s pretty quick ibr not sure if markschemes accept it though

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by adithyaj07
I’ve used it at a level and it’s pretty quick ibr not sure if markschemes accept it though

Its really only for linear odes and the usual a level CF+PIs are similar to laplace and would get the marks. Youre also not given the usual laplace tables etc at a level so it would hardly be recommended.

But the original post seems too terse to make much sense, so its probably a moot point.

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by mqb2766
Its really only for linear odes and the usual a level CF+PIs are similar to laplace and would get the marks. Youre also not given the usual laplace tables etc at a level so it would hardly be recommended.
But the original post seems too terse to make much sense, so its probably a moot point.


True but there aren’t that many to memorise for a level, I was kinda joking though because it’s probably quicker just solving it normally

Reply 11

Original post
by osamahammori
Tips for solving differential equations easily

If you give me an equation as an example I can really simplify it for you.
Or let me give you an easy one to start with:

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So firstly you take x^2 as a common factor at the top and you are left with 4x+3 then when differentiating that you get 4 :smile:
(edited 11 months ago)

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by Jamaxia
If you give me an equation as an example I can really simplify it for you.
Or let me give you an easy one to start with:
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So firstly you take x^2 as a common factor at the top and you are left with 4x+3 then when differentiating that you get 4 :smile:

That isn't a differential equation - a differential equation is a specific type of equation that involves combinations of derivatives of various orders plus the independent and dependent variable. It doesn't refer to "finding the derivative" of something! :smile:

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