C

C[i] is the default form for the i parameter or constant generated in representing the results of various symbolic computations.

The C[i] are often used to parameterize families of solutions to equations.

In functions like DSolve, the C[i] can be thought of as corresponding to constants of integration.

In cases such as partial differential equations, the C[i] represent functions rather than variables.

C is the default setting for the option GeneratedParameters in such functions as DSolve, RSolve and Reduce.

See Section 1.5.9 and Section 3.5.10.

See also: GeneratedParameters, Unique.

New in Version 2.

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