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Understand differential equations through practical tips and examples

Do differential equations cause you distress? No worries! This friendly guide explains this intimidating subject in plain English, walking you step by step through all the key concepts — from linear and separable first order differential equations to higher order equations, power series, and Laplace transforms. You''ll find plenty of examples to increase your problem-solving skills and a variety of helpful definitions and explanations to conquer even the toughest differential equations.

Discover how to:

• Classify differential equations

• Solve with integrating factors

• Work with coefficients

• Use handy theorems

• Have fun with advanced techniques

• Apply differential equations in real life

"Differential Equations For Dummies" features numerous practice exercises and clear, concise examples designed to improve problem-solving skills, and help increase math, and standardized test scores. Many of the fundamental laws of physics, chemistry, biology and economics can be formulated as differential equations. (mathworld.wolfram.com) "Differential Equations For Dummies" explores the many realms of this mathematical concept and how it is applied to everyday life.