GRADE 12 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 9

Differential Equations

A differential equation relates a function to its derivatives.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

A differential equation relates a function to its derivatives.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Solve dy/dx=2x

  1. Step 1: Integrate both sides with respect to x.

Final answer: y=x²+C

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Solve dy/dx=3x²

Show the answer

y=x³+C

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