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: 9

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Given: $x^2y''-x(\cos x)y'+5e^{2x}y=0$ We can notice that $p=\cos x, q=5e^{2x}$ and $p(0)=-1, q(0)=5$ Obtain: $r(r-1)-r+5=0\\ r^2-2r+5=0\\ (r-1)^2+4=0\\ r-1=\pm 2i\\ \rightarrow r=1 \pm 2i$
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