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Calculus AB/BC - General Solutions Using Separation of Variables

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Viewers to learn how to solve a differential equation written implicitly. Pupils find out that they must first separate the variables to take the integral of each side before solving for y to arrive at a general solution for the differential equation. To finish, they use the worksheet to practice their skills.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Review in greater detail on implicit differentiation
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires the class to be comfortable solving for one variable in a two-variable equation
  • Installment seven in a 10-part unit
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Warns individuals of common errors
  • Includes additional worksheet problems to use in working toward mastery
Cons
  • None