Practice Common Mistakes to Avoid - 7.8 | 7. Solution by Undetermined Coefficients | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What should you check before deciding on a trial solution?

💡 Hint: Think about the terms that you've already solved.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common arithmetic error in substitutions.

💡 Hint: Recall the importance of accuracy.

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Question 1

Why is it important to check for duplication with the complementary function?

  • To find the correct derivative
  • To avoid wrong trial solutions
  • To simplify the equation

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if you reuse an ingredient in cooking.

Question 2

True or False: You should include all terms in your polynomial trial solution.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of an incomplete recipe.

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Question 1

Provide an example of a differential equation where forgetting the domain of validity led to a non-viable solution

💡 Hint: Refer back to the conditions specified in the problem description.

Question 2

Construct a complex example of a situation where incomplete trial functions incorrectly satisfied the equation. Detail how correction was made.

💡 Hint: Think about how polynomials are built from their terms.

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