Second Order Non-Homogeneous

Differential Equations
 Form of 2nd Order Differential Equation

• when it is a homogeneous or free system differential equation

• when it is a non homogeneous or forced system differential

equation
Can be written as

Or

Where
Focus on non-homogeneous / forced DE:

Can be written as (

Solution:

Therefore: (

( (

But (

Therefore (
Forms of F(x):
• Constant
• Polynomial
• Exponential
• Trigonometric
• Snag Cases
Procedure for Solving:
1. Find the complementary function using the auxiliary equation:
(

2. Find the particular integral by assuming a trial function

3. Find and , then substitute into the differential equation

4. Get the general solution

5. If you have initial conditions, find the values for the constants in the
general solution to get the particular solution
Thank You