Chapter 9. Ordinary Differential Equations and Symbolic Mathematics

Learning Objectives

  • Use of ode solvers for the solution of Ordinary Differential Equations.

  • Introduction to symbolic mathematics and use of sym and syms functions.

  • Evaluation of symbolic expressions using subs function.

  • Use of diff and int functions to evaluate differentiation and integration of symbolic expressions.

  • Use of simplify, solve functions in symbolic mathematics.

  • Represent an expression in different forms using collect, expand, horner and factor functions.

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