First Order Differential

Equation
• LINEAR EQUATIONS
• TEST 1: 23/10 10-11.30 AM
• PRESENTATION CHAPTER 1 –
4/10/2015

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3. Linear Equations

and are continuous functions of .

No products of the function 𝑦(𝑡), and its derivatives and neither the
function or its derivatives occur to any power other than the first
power.
Linear or non-linear equations?

LINEAR

NON-LINEAR

Non-LINEAR
Solution of Linear equations
1. Put the differential equation in the correct initial form. Make sure
the coefficient

2. Find and evaluate

3. Find the integrating factor
4. Multiply everything in the differential equation by the integrating
factor and then solve for
Example
STEP 1
Coefficient , and

STEP 2
The integrating factor, ,
Multiply with integrating factor STEP 3

STEP 4
 ,

Group work 4
Solve the differential equation By using substitution , change the
below: differential equation

Answer To linear equation. Hence, find the

general solution of the equation
Group work 4
By using substitution , change the differential equation

To linear equation. Hence, find the general solution of the equation