Practice Case 1: Repeated Roots And Duplication (7.7.1) - Solution by Undetermined Coefficients
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Case 1: Repeated Roots and Duplication

Practice - Case 1: Repeated Roots and Duplication

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Question 1 Easy

What should you do if the trial solution overlaps with the complementary function?

💡 Hint: Think about how many times the term appears in the complementary function.

Question 2 Easy

Define repeated roots.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to solutions when roots aren't distinct.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of modifying a trial function in the method of undetermined coefficients?

To ensure duplication is eliminated.
To make calculations easier.
To change the forcing function.
It serves no particular purpose.

💡 Hint: Consider the role of the complementary function.

Question 2

True or False: Duplication can occur only with polynomial functions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about other functional forms like exponentials.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the differential equation y'' - 6y' + 9y = 12e^(3x), identify the trial solution and show your work.

💡 Hint: Evaluate the characteristic equation carefully.

Challenge 2 Hard

Solve for y in the equation y'' + 4y = 2sin(2x) and adjust the trial solution accordingly.

💡 Hint: Determine the complementary function first.

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