University of Florida/Egm4313/s12.team11.gooding/R2/2.8

Problem R2.8


Problem Statement

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Find a general solution. Check your answer by substitution.

Problem 8

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Let:
 

Characteristic Equation

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Using the quadratic equation to find roots we get:
 
 
Therefore:

 

Check By Substitution

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Substituting   into the original equation, the result is

  

Problem 15

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Let:  

Characteristic Equation

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Using the quadratic equation to find roots we get:
 
 
Therefore:

 

Check By Substitution

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Substituting   into the original equation, the result is

  

Egm4313.s12.team11.gooding 03:41, 7 February 2012 (UTC)