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integrating factor

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noun

Mathematics.

a factor that upon multiplying a differential equation with the right-hand side equal to zero makes the equation integrable, usually by making the resulting expression an exact differential of some function.

Etymology

Origin of integrating factor

First recorded in 1855–60

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integrating factor

Furthermore, when x < 0, the integrating factor changes.

From Textbooks ● Mar. 30, 2016

Only one integrating factor is needed in order to solve the equation; therefore, it is safe to assign a value for C for this integral.

From Textbooks ● Mar. 30, 2016

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