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1.9 First Order Linear Equations

The document defines linear differential equations, stating that they involve the dependent variable and its differential coefficient only in the first degree. It provides a general form for solving these equations and includes examples to illustrate the solution process. Exercises are also included for practice on solving linear equations.

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1.9 First Order Linear Equations

The document defines linear differential equations, stating that they involve the dependent variable and its differential coefficient only in the first degree. It provides a general form for solving these equations and includes examples to illustrate the solution process. Exercises are also included for practice on solving linear equations.

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9 Linear Equations
Definition: A differential equation is said to be linear if the dependent variable and its
differential coefficient occur only in the first degree and not multiplied together.
A general linear differential equation is of the form

To solve, multiply both sides by e 


P dx
so that

The above equation is equivalent to


Integrating, we get as required solution.
If , then solution can be rewritten as

Example 1.9.1 Solve

Dividing throughout by ,

Thus the solution is .

Example 1.9.2 Solve

Which is linear equation in where

Thus the solution is

where

Exercises 1.9.3
Solve
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