Solving first order differential equations presenting elementary functions

Abstract

We have already dealt with the problem of solving First Order Differential Equations (1ODEs) presenting elementary functions before in [1, 2]. In this present paper, we have established solid theoretical basis through a relation between the 1ODE we are dealing with and a rational second order ordinary differential equation, presenting a Liouvillian first Integral. Here, we have expanded the results in [3], where we have establish a theoretical background to deal with rational second order ordinary differential equations (2ODEs) via the S-function method. Using this generalisation and other results hereby introduced, we have produced a method to integrate the 1ODE under scrutiny. Our methods and algorithm are capable to deal efficiently with chaotic systems, determining regions of integrability.