Differential Equations with Boundary-Value Problems, 8th Edition

After many years away from formal math classes, it became necessary to remember what went on in the DE class. It was not feasible to sit in the classroom again, but luckily there are some good books available on Kindle. "Differential Equations with Boundary-Value Problems" gives excellent explanations and examples for the techniques required to write and solve DE problems. This book is particularly good because it includes more solutions steps in the examples than many textbooks. There are plenty of examples included in each topic. Enough so that it was probably the closest you can come to getting the information from sitting in class. Each chapter has lots of example problems, which cover a wide range of topics.While there are example problems worked throughout the text as a means of explaining a process. There isn't enough information in the topics to be able to work all of the end of chapter problems. There are very few answers at the end of the book. A solutions manual seems to be available, but that will require additional expense.

Best math book I've purchased to date. Theorems and formulae are apparent, being laid out nicely. A little wordy at times, but the explanations are always clear. I've utilized three other introductory ODE books (Farlow, Blanchard, Nagle) and Zill/Wright (this book) does it best.My only qualm is the lack of a glossary. While new terminology is bolded, the definitions are often inferred from context. In my opinion, that's the best way to learn a new word most naturally, but I can definitely see the appeal to a glossary.

I got this book for my differential equations class. Really helpful that I could just rent it instead of buying it.

Rented this book for my diff eq class. Just your typical math textbook, filled with lessons and practice problems, and answers in the back. The book itself was very good, whenever I didn't understand lecture, the book would usually explain it well to me. The practice problems are helpful as well. Overall, a good book for most diff eq classes.

Great text with lots of problems and examples. I have seen some very terse dif EQ books, but this is not one of them. Very well done.

The book has all pages far as I can tell. There is visible damage to corners, binding, and some water damage which I took pictures of soon as removing from package so I can't be blamed for it.

I hate DFQ but the book is really good and you learn differential equations via this book for sure! :)

The book arrived on time and in perfect condition as expected. There were no scratches or any deformities inside or outside of the textbook.