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 11 - Series Solutions to Linear Differential Equations - 11.3 The Legendre Equation - Problems - Page 749: 4

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Given: $a_0P_0+a_1P_1+a_2P_2+a_3P_3$$=\frac{1}{2}a_3(5x^3-3x)+\frac{1}{2}a_2(3x^2-1)+a_1x+a_0\\ =\frac{5a_3x^3}{2}+\frac{3a_2x^2}{2}+(a_1-\frac{3a_3}{2})x+a_0-\frac{1}{2}a_2\\ =x^3+2x$ Compare cofficients on both sides: $a_0-\frac{a_2}{2}=0\\ a_1-\frac{3}{2}a_3=2\\ \frac{3}{2}a_2=0\\ \frac{5}{2}a_3=1$ Consequently, $a_0=0\\ a_1=\frac{13}{5}\\ a_2=0\\ a_3=\frac{2}{5}$
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