Practice Examples - 2.7 | 2. Homogeneous Linear Equations of Second Order | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1 Easy

Solve the equation d²y/dx² - 2dy/dx + y = 0.

💡 Hint: Look for repeated roots in the auxiliary equation.

Question 2 Easy

Solve the equation d²y/dx² + 4y = 0.

💡 Hint: Check for complex roots in the auxiliary equation.

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Question 1

What is the general solution of d²y/dx² - 5dy/dx + 6y = 0?

💡 Hint: Derive it from the auxiliary equation.

Question 2

True or False: The general solution for repeated roots includes a linear term.

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False

💡 Hint: Recall the formula for repeated roots.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Solve the differential equation d²y/dx² - 8dy/dx + 16y = 0 and analyze the implications of the solution.

💡 Hint: Pay attention to the nature of the roots and apply the correct form.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the equation d²y/dx² + 6dy/dx + 10y = 0, identify the nature of the roots, and provide the general solution.

💡 Hint: Utilize the quadratic formula and consider the implications of complex roots.

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