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Separation of Variables

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Separation of variables is a technique used to solve differential equations by isolating the variables on opposite sides of the equation and integrating each side separately.

AP course connection

Topic 9.6: 9.6 Solving Motion Problems Using Parametric and Vector-Valued Functions

Unit 9

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