Mastering Mathematics Smartly
by Wee Wen Shih

A unique self-help website that provides comprehensive coverage of mathematics at A-level & beyond, written in a student-friendly style.

Solving differential equations

Typically, differential equations can be solved by these methods:

  • Direct integration (this requires knowledge of integration techniques).

  • Variable separable.
    Check out this link.

  • Substitution (this is usually given in the question and knowledge of implicit differentiation is necessary).
    Check out this link (refer to the 4 examples and their given substitutions).

  • Substitution, followed by either direct integration or variable separable.

Tackling a common mistake

Please refer to this short write-up to learn about this common mistake.