IB skill practice

Solve differential equations with integrating factors

Solve first-order linear differential equations using integrating factors.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Solve differential equations with integrating factors - integrating factor differential equation item

Case A12. Use the solution-curve visual to calculate the requested integrating-factor, particular-solution, or initial-constant value.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.