Definition:General Solution

Definition

Let $E$ be an equation in which $x$ is the independent variable.

The general solution of $E$ is the set of all $x$ that make $E$ a true statement.

General Solution to Differential Equation

Let $\Phi$ be a differential equation.

The general solution to $\Phi$ is the set of all functions $\phi$ that satisfy $\Phi$.

Also known as

A solution to an equation is also referred to as a solution of an equation.

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