Higher-order linear ODEs
Characteristic roots and independence extended to order n, where a root of multiplicity k contributes solutions multiplied by successive powers of x.
Notes on Diffy Qs: Differential Equations for Engineers, Higher-order linear ODEs
6 exercises
Exercise 101
Find the general solution of .
Exercise 102
Suppose that the characteristic equation of a third-order differential equation has roots and 3.
- What is the characteristic equation?
- Find the corresponding differential equation.
- Find the general solution.
Exercise 103
Solve , , , .
Exercise 104
Are , , , linearly independent? If so, show it, if not find a linear combination that gives .
Exercise 105
Are , , linearly independent? If so, show it, if not find a linear combination that gives .
Exercise 106
Find an equation such that , , are solutions.
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