Fundamentals of Differential Equations 8th ed - R. nagle, et al., (Pearson, 2012) BBS.pdf

EIGHTH EDITION
Fundamentals of
Differential Equations
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EIGHTH EDITION
Fundamentals of
Differential Equations
R. Kent Nagle
Edward B. Saff
Vanderbilt University
Arthur David Snider
University of South Florida
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Nagle, R. Kent.
Fundamentals of differential equations. -- 8th ed. / R. Kent Nagle,
Edward B. Saff, David Snider.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN-13: 978-0-321-74773-0
ISBN-10: 0-321-74773-9
1. Differential equations--Textbooks. I. Saff, E. B., 1944- II.
Snider, Arthur David, 1940- III. Title.
2012
515'.35--dc22 2011002688
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