Practice question · Select all that apply
Which methods can solve a first-order linear ODE?
Hints
- Ask which methods are defined for first-order equations at all.
- One listed technique requires order two or more.
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- A. Integrating factor
- C. Laplace transform
- D. Separation of variables (if also separable)
Why
The characteristic equation is for constant-coefficient equations of order .
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