Practice Advanced Extension: Higher-Order Equations - 7.11 | 7. Solution by Undetermined Coefficients | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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Write the general form of a higher-order linear differential equation.

💡 Hint: Think about how the highest derivative is represented.

Question 2

Easy

What is the complementary function?

💡 Hint: Remember, it excludes the non-homogeneous part.

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Question 1

What is the standard form of a higher-order linear ODE?

  • a) y'' + b = 0
  • b) \\frac{d^n y}{dx^n} + a_{n-1}\\frac{d^{n-1}y}{dx^{n-1}} + \\cdots + a_0y = f(x)
  • c) y + a = 0

💡 Hint: Consider how derivatives are arranged in an equation.

Question 2

True or False: The method of undetermined coefficients can be applied to any type of function.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What types of functions are typically used?

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Question 1

Solve the equation y^(4) + 2y^(3) - y' = sin(x) e^(2x). Find both the complementary and particular solutions.

💡 Hint: What are the characteristic roots of the homogeneous part?

Question 2

Consider the mixed forcing function f(x) = x^4 + cos(3x). What would be your steps and trial solutions for this higher-order ODE?

💡 Hint: Make sure to list all component functions!

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