Where is the best place to put the arbitrary constant?

[funlord]

I am having trouble to where to put the arbitrary constant in solving order differential equations. Because sometimes when I am solving, I can't really where to put the arbitrary constant if it is either the left side or right side.

I am only at equations of order one.

Plss keep it simple stupid.

 

[axmls]

"Left side" and "right side" doesn't really mean anything. Do you have a particular example in which this is causing you confusion?

 

[bigfooted]

Usually there is an integration step where you integrate your equation over some variable x. You can add a constant, say C, after the integration because when you differentiate again, the constant will disappear. Question:
does it matter if the constant is C, -C or 100*C ?