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Partial Differential Equation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A partial differential equation is an equation that relates a function of multiple variables to its partial derivatives. It involves the rates of change of the function with respect to each variable.

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