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Undetermined Coefficients

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AP Calculus AB/BC

Definition

In calculus, undetermined coefficients is a method used to find the particular solution of a nonhomogeneous linear differential equation. It involves assuming that the particular solution can be expressed as a polynomial and then solving for the undetermined coefficients.

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