1 6.1 Slope Fields and Euler's Method Objective: Solve differential equations graphically and numerically.
2 Slope Fields: a graphical approach Solving some DEs can be difficult or even impossible Take a graphical approach Consider y’= F ( x, y ) At each point (x, y) in the xy-plane where F is defined, the DE determines the slope y’= F ( x, y ) of the solution at that point. If you draw a short line segment with slope F ( x, y ) at selected points (x, y) in the domain of F, these line segments form a slope field. A slope field shows the general shape of all the solutions
3 Sketch the slope field for the differential equation y’= x - y
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5 Match the slope field to the DE
6 Sketch the slope field for the differential equation y’= 2x + y Use your slope field to sketch the solution that passes through (1,1)
7 Sketch the slope field for the differential equation y’= 2x + y Use your slope field to sketch the solution that passes through (1,1)