Differential equation
What Differential equation means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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An equation involving a derivative, formed by translating a written or physical description.
An equation containing one or more derivatives of a function, representing a rate of change.
An equation relating a variable to one or more of its rates of change.
Topics that use Differential equation
- G: Differentiation (AQA A-Level)
- Integration (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Antiderivative
- Area between curves
- Area under a curve
- Chain rule
- Definite integral
- Derivative
- Factorisation involving a common factor
- First-Order
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