General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
Brackets
Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction
Left to Right
Equality Properties
Algebra I
FunctionsFunction NotationExponential Rule [Multiplying]:
Algebra II
Natural Logarithms ln and Euler's number e
Calculus
Derivatives
Derivative Notation
Basic Power Rule:
f(x) = cxⁿ
f’(x) = c·nxⁿ⁻¹
Slope Fields
Separation of VariablesSolving Differentials
Integrals
Antiderivatives
Integration Constant C
Integration Rule [Reverse Power Rule]:
Integration Property [Multiplied Constant]:
Integration Property [Addition/Subtraction]:
Logarithmic Integration:
Explanation:
*Note:
When solving differential equations in slope fields, disregard the integration constant C for variable y.
Step 1: Define
Step 2: Rewrite
Separation of Variables. Get differential equation to a form where we can integrate both sides and rewrite Leibniz Notation.
[Separation of Variables] Rewrite Leibniz Notation:
[Separation of Variables] Isolate y's together:
Step 3: Find General Solution
[Differential] Integrate both sides:
[dy Integral] Integrate [Logarithmic Integration]:
[dx Integral] Rewrite [Integration Property - Addition/Subtraction]:
[1st dx Integral] Rewrite [Integration Property - Multiplied Constant]:
[dx Integrals] Integrate [Integration Rule - Reverse Power Rule]:
Simplify:
[Equality Property] e both sides:
Simplify:
Rewrite:
General Solution:
Step 4: Find Particular Solution
Substitute in function values [General Solution]:
Simplify:
Rewrite:
Substitute in C [General Solution]:
Simplify [Exponential Rule - Multiplying]:
Particular Solution:
Step 5: Solve
Substitute in x [Particular Solution]:
Simplify:
∴ our final answer is .
Topic: AP Calculus AB/BC (Calculus I/I + II)
Unit: Differentials and Slope Fields
Book: College Calculus 10e