Family y = Ax + A3 of curves is represented by the differential equation of degree:
y = Ax + A3
Let us find the differential equation representing it so we have to eliminate the constant A
Differentiate with respect to x
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Put back value of A in y
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Now for degree to exist the differential equation must be a polynomial in some differentials
Here differentials mean ![]()
The given differential equation is polynomial in differentials ![]()
Degree of differential equation is defined as the highest integer power of highest order derivative in the equation
Highest derivative is
and highest power to it is 3
Hence degree is 3