<aside> ⚙ Equation involving an unknown function $y=f(x)$ and one or more of its derivatives. A solution to a differential equation is a function $y = f(x)$ that satisfies the ODE when $f$ and its derivatives are substituted into the equation.

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General and Particular Solutions

Particular solution involves $+C$ term

• General solution involves a family of functions, either explicitly or implicitly defined of the independent variable

Initial Value Problem