8.8 - Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Practice Questions
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What is the Wronskian of functions y1(x) = x and y2(x) = x^2?
💡 Hint: Remember W(x) = y1y2' - y2y1'.
What constraint should be applied when using variation of parameters?
💡 Hint: This condition simplifies the derivatives.
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What is the formula for the Wronskian?
💡 Hint: Consider how determinants are structured.
True or False: Variation of parameters can be applied to any non-homogeneous term g(x).
💡 Hint: Recall the specific conditions under which each method applies.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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