Derivative of the Integrating Factor

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Derivative of the Integrating Factor

If:

$$IF=e^{\int P(x)\,dx}$$

then:

$$\frac{d(IF)}{dx}=P(x)IF$$

Usage

- Shows why the integrating factor converts the left-hand side into a single derivative.

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