Thread: Euler Approximation

Use Euler’s method to estimate y (1.2), the solution to the IVP (initial value problem)

y' = 2t - y, y (1) = -1, and step size h = 0.1.

Originally Posted by Oblivionwarrior

Use Euler’s method to estimate y (1.2), the solution to the IVP (initial value problem)

y' = 2t - y, y (1) = -1, and step size h = 0.1.

Where is the trouble?

The approximate solution to the initial value problem

where

is given by .

Therefore in your question:

.

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