DE-BOOK What’s a Differential Equation?

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Chapter 1 What’s a Differential Equation?

In this introductory section, we’ll describe what a differential equation is from the perspective of algebra and calculus. Then, we’ll delve into the concepts of independent and dependent variables, which play crucial roles in the structure and solutions of differential equations. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of these fundamental ideas, setting the stage for learning the methods to find and analyze solutions of differential equations.

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