Practice Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - 8.8 | 8. Solution by Variation of Parameters | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What is the Wronskian of functions y1(x) = x and y2(x) = x^2?

💡 Hint: Remember W(x) = y1y2' - y2y1'.

Question 2

Easy

What constraint should be applied when using variation of parameters?

💡 Hint: This condition simplifies the derivatives.

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Question 1

What is the formula for the Wronskian?

  • W(x) = y1y2' - y2y1'
  • W(x) = y1y2 + y2y1'
  • W(x) = y1/y2

💡 Hint: Consider how determinants are structured.

Question 2

True or False: Variation of parameters can be applied to any non-homogeneous term g(x).

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the specific conditions under which each method applies.

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Question 1

Given the functions y1(x) = e^(2x) and y2(x) = e^(-2x), calculate W(x) and discuss the implications of the result.

💡 Hint: Evaluate determinant calculations carefully.

Question 2

For g(x) = x^3 + 2x, identify if variation of parameters is appropriate and justify your reasoning.

💡 Hint: List the function types for method application.

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