Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-467-0

Chapter 1 - First-Order Differential Equations - 1.2 Basic Ideas and Terminology - True-False Review - Page 20: c

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

The general solution to an equation must involve two unique functions. This involves only one unique function, $\cos x$, since both constants are multiplied by the same function. Therefore, that cannot be the general solution.
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