1 - What is a Partial Differential Equation?
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Define a Partial Differential Equation.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'partial' refers to.
What are arbitrary constants?
💡 Hint: Consider how constants differ from variables.
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What does a Partial Differential Equation include?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of 'partial'.
Is an equation formed by eliminating constants considered a PDE?
💡 Hint: Recall the steps we discussed on forming PDEs.
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Given z = xyz + e^x, eliminate arbitrary constants to form the corresponding PDE.
💡 Hint: Consider previous examples as guidance.
Given z = g(x² + y²) + h(x - y), derive the PDE and eliminate the functions g and h.
💡 Hint: Use relationships efficiently to manage the differentials.
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