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Title

Computer Symbolic Algebra Solutions of Second Order Differential Equations
Author

John H. Mathews
Organization: California State University Fullerton
Department: Mathematics
URL: http://mathfaculty.fullerton.edu/mathews/
Journal / Anthology

Collegiate Microcomputer
Year: 1989
Volume: 7
Issue: 4
Page range: 311-317
Description

Methods for finding the solution of second order differential equations are available with most computer algebra systems (CAS's). Unless the mathematical theory is illustrated, the pedagogical benefits of using a CAS are not fully utilized. This article shows how Mathematica can be used to reinforce both the theoretical and computational aspects of solving differential equations.
Subject

*Mathematics > Calculus and Analysis > Differential Equations
Keywords

Computer algebra system (CAS), Mathematics, computer algebra, symbolic calculation, differential equations