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1) The given function 𝑦 = 𝑐1𝑒 + 𝑐2𝑒 is the general solution of the differential
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equation 𝑦 − 𝑦 = 0, 𝑦(0) = 0, 𝑦 (0) = 1 on the interval(− ∞, ∞). Find a
member of the family that is a solution of the initial- value problem.

2) The given two- parameter family is a solution of the indicated differential equation
on the interval (− ∞, ∞). Determine whether a member of the family can be found
that satisfies the boundary conditions.
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𝑦 = 𝑐1𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 + 𝑐2𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥; 𝑦 − 2𝑦 + 2𝑦 = 0

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A) 𝑦(0) = 1, 𝑦 (π) = 0
B) 𝑦(0) = 1, 𝑦'(π) = 0

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3) The function 𝑦1 = 𝑥 is a solution of 𝑥 𝑦 − 3𝑥𝑦 + 4𝑦 = 0. Find the general
solution on the interval(0, ∞).

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4) The indicated function 𝑦1 = 𝑒 is a solution of the homogeneous equation
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𝑦 − 4𝑦 = 2; Use the method of reduction of order to find a second solution
𝑦2(𝑥) of the homogeneous equation and a particular solution 𝑦𝑝(𝑥) of the given
non homogeneous equation.

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5) Verify that 𝑦1(𝑥) = 𝑥 is a solution of 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 = 0. Use reduction of order to
find a second solution 𝑦2(𝑥) in the form of an infinite series. Conjecture an interval
of definition for 𝑦2(𝑥).

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6) Solve the given initial value problem,4𝑦 − 4𝑦 − 3𝑦 = 0, 𝑦(0) = 1, 𝑦 (0) = 5

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7) Solve the given boundary value problem,𝑦 − 10𝑦 + 25𝑦 = 0, 𝑦(0) = 1, 𝑦(1) = 0

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8) Solve the differential equation 𝑦 + 4𝑦 = 3 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝑥 by undetermined coefficients.

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9) Solve the differential equation 𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑦 = 𝑥 by variation of parameters.
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10) Solve the given initial value problem 4𝑥 𝑦 + 𝑦 = 0, 𝑦(− 1) = 2, 𝑦 (− 1) = 4 on
the interval (− ∞, 0) using the substitution 𝑡 = − 𝑥.