The document discusses how the Laplace transform can be used to solve ordinary differential equations. It introduces the Laplace transform as a mathematical operation that converts a time-based function into a function of a complex variable s. It then explains that the Laplace transform reduces differential equations to algebraic equations, allowing ordinary differential equations to be solved without finding the general solution or arbitrary constants. In conclusion, it states that the Laplace transform makes solving differential equations easier and is widely applicable in science, engineering, and technology fields.