An equation in which the derivative appears on the left-hand side is referred to as a
A)calculation.
B)tangential equation.
C)differential equation.
D)derivative equation.

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A differential equation is an equation that involves the derivatives of a function. It is written in the form of f(x,y,y',y'',...) = 0, where f is a function of the variables x and y, and their derivatives. The left-hand side of a differential equation typically consists of one or more derivatives of a function, which is why it is also called a derivative equation.

An Equation in Which the Derivative Appears on the Left-Hand