Chapter 14
Differential Equations
In this Chapter we present examples of solving ordinary differential equations (ODE) using calculator functions. A differential equation is an equation involving derivatives of the independent variable. In most cases, we seek the dependent function that satisfies the differential equation.
The CALC/DIFF menu
The DIFFERENTIAL EQNS..
These functions are briefly described next. They will be described in more detail in later parts of this Chapter.
DESOLVE: Differential Equation SOLVEr, solves differential equations, when possible
ILAP: Inverse LAPlace transform,
LAP: LAPlace transform, L[f(t)]=F(s)
LDEC: Linear Differential Equation Command
Solution to linear and non-linear equations
An equation in which the dependent variable and all its pertinent derivatives are of the first degree is referred to as a linear differential equation. Otherwise, the equation is said to be
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