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 - 11.4 Series Solutions about a Regular Singular Point - Problems - Page 758: 6

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Given: $x^2y''+x(1-x)y'-7y=0$ We can notice that $p=1-x, q=-7$ and $p(0)=1, q(0)=-7$ Obtain: $r(r-1)+r-7=0\\ r^2-7=0\\ r=\pm 7$
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