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Is there an easier way of computing an integrating factor for differential equations? I need help understanding how to calculate those. I know the reason for them but just not familiar with how to compute exponential power functions. Help please

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    Do you have some set of particular differential equations in mind? There are lots of types of integrating factors, some more obscure than others.2011-07-03
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    For a general first-order DE of the form $f(x,y) dx + g(x,y) dy = 0$, computing an integrating factor is exactly as hard as solving the DE. Only if there happens to be an integrating factor of a special form can you hope to do it directly.2011-07-03
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    Back from recent holiday. Well, I wanted to know if there was some easier way of generating the integration factor without needing to use exponential. :)2011-07-06
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    @user10695 The solution is what it is, we cannot change that "by methods".2012-06-29

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