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For one-semester sophomore- or junior-level courses in Differential Equations.

An introduction to the basic theory and applications of differential equations

Fundamentals of Differential Equations, Books a la Carte Edition presents the basic theory of differential equations and offers a variety of modern applications in science and engineering. This flexible text allows instructors to adapt to various course emphases (theory, methodology, applications, and numerical methods) and to use commercially available computer software. For the first time, MyLab(TM) Math is available for this text, providing online homework with immediate feedback, the complete eText, and more.

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