Practice Step 1: Solve the Homogeneous Equation - 7.3.1 | 7. Solution by Undetermined Coefficients | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

Easy

What is the form of a homogeneous linear differential equation?

💡 Hint: Identify the structure without external forces.

Question 2

Easy

What do you call the solution of the homogeneous part?

💡 Hint: It is derived from the homogeneous equation.

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Question 1

What does the auxiliary equation help determine?

  • The form of the non-homogeneous solution
  • The roots of the homogeneous equation
  • The forcing function

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between the roots and the differential equation.

Question 2

True or False: The complementary function has the same form regardless of the nature of the roots.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how distinct types of roots influence the solution structure.

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Question 1

Given the differential equation \( y'' + 6y' + 9y = 0 \), find the complementary function.

💡 Hint: Always use the quadratic formula for roots and modify based on multiplicity.

Question 2

For the equation \( 2y'' + 4y' + 2y = 0 \), determine what happens if there are complex roots.

💡 Hint: Ensure to adjust your approach based on the coefficients.

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