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Slope Fields

David A. Smith, Duke University

with the assistance of
Jer-Chin Chuang, Furman University
John Michel, Marietta College

Purposes: To develop a graphical representation for a differential equation that reveals the nature of solutions, even when formulas for those solutions are not available.

Prerequisites: The module on limited population growth and Part 2 of the module on radioactive wastes.

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