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H2 Maths Differential Equations | Free Notes

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H2 Maths differential equations notes: step-by-step solutions for separable DEs, given substitutions, and modelling with exam techniques.

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  1. Quick DE map
  2. First-Order Separable Equations
  3. Reducing to Separable Form (Given Substitution)
  4. Modelling with Differential Equations
Q: What does H2 Maths Notes (JC 1-2): 5.5) Differential Equations cover?
A: Separable differential equations, given-substitution workflows, and modelling techniques for H2 Maths Topic 5.5.
Before you revise
Recognise when a DE is separable (or can be made separable via a given substitution). Separate variables cleanly, integrate both sides, apply initial conditions, then verify by differentiating your final solution.

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1 secondA differential equation links a quantity to its rate of change.Identify the variables.
10 secondsSeparable equations need x terms on one side and y terms on the other.Rearrange before integrating.
100 secondsInitial conditions turn a general solution into one specific model.Substitute the given point after integration.

Concrete example: If temperature changes according to its gap from room temperature, define that gap first. The solution should move toward room temperature, not away from it.

Status: SEAB's current H2 Mathematics (9758) syllabus PDF is labelled for 2026. Topic 5.5 focuses on first-order DEs of the form dydx=f(x)g(y) \dfrac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = f(x)g(y)

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  1. SEAB: GCE A-Level H2 Mathematics (9758) syllabus (first examination 2026) (PDF)