Initial value problems are an extension of the Indefinite Integral process. Indefinite integrals provide you a general solution what is called a family of solutions. It is the reason you have +C at the end of your indefinite integral solutions. Initial value problems provide you a way to find out the specific solution or exact solution for an indefinite integral. Initial value problems provide you a way to find your specific +C. These problems will provide you a specific point, ( x ,y), that must be on your exact solution, and you will use that specific point to find your problems specific +C.