Description
Book SynopsisDifferential Equations Workbook For Dummies is a course supplement and practice guide for students taking a course that involves the use of differential equations. This book takes readers step-by-step through this intimidating subject and features numerous practice exercises and clear, concise examples to improve problem-solving skills.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Tackling First Order Differential Equations 5
Chapter 1: Looking Closely at Linear First Order Differential Equations 7
Chapter 2: Surveying Separable First Order Differential Equations 29
Chapter 3: Examining Exact First Order Differential Equations 59
Part II: Finding Solutions to Second and Higher Order Differential Equations 79
Chapter 4: Working with Linear Second Order Differential Equations 81
Chapter 5: Tackling Nonhomogeneous Linear Second Order Differential Equations 105
Chapter 6: Handling Homogeneous Linear Higher Order Differential Equations 129
Chapter 7: Taking On Nonhomogeneous Linear Higher Order Differential Equations 153
Part III: The Power Stuff: Advanced Techniques 175
Chapter 8: Using Power Series to Solve Ordinary Differential Equations 177
Chapter 9: Solving Differential Equations with Series Solutions Near Singular Points 199
Chapter 10: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Differential Equations 225
Chapter 11: Solving Systems of Linear First Order Differential Equations 249
Part IV: The Part of Tens 273
Chapter 12: Ten Common Ways of Solving Differential Equations 275
Chapter 13: Ten Real-World Applications of Differential Equations 279
Index 283
