Symmetry Analysis of Differential Equations Using MATHLIE

A general procedure for solving ordinary differential equations of arbitrary order is discussed. The method used is based on symmetries of a differential equation. The known symmetries allow the derivation of first integrals of the equation. The knowledge of at least r symmetries of an ordinary differential equation of order n with r n is the basis for deriving the solution. Our aim is to show that Lie's theory is a useful tool for solving ordinary differential equations of higher orders. Bibliography: 12 titles.