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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why we dont add arbitrary constant in case of integrating factor in differential equations??

OpenStudy (kainui):

Because the integrating factor is just something you're using as a tool to solve it, sure, there may be an infinite number of different choices you could pick, but you might as well pick the easiest one!

OpenStudy (primeralph):

Well, you can if you want; they'll cancel out.

OpenStudy (kainui):

If your differential equation depended on which integrating factor you picked to solve it, then that would mean it wasn't a legitimate method in the first place. It's sort of like, if I walked to the store to get bananas or I drove my car to the store to get bananas. It doesn't really matter how you get there, as long as you're getting the bananas.

OpenStudy (primeralph):

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