Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-467-0

Chapter 8 - Linear Differential Equations of Order n - 8.10 Chapter Review - Additional Problems - Page 576: 59

Answer

See below

Work Step by Step

Given: $x^2y''+9xy'+16y=x^{-3}$ In this case the substitution $y(x) = x^r$ yields the indicial equation $r(r-1)+9r+16=0$ Factor and solve the equation $r^2+8r+16=0\\ (r+4)^2=0$ It follows that two linearly independent solutions to the given differential equation are $y_1(x)=x^{-4}\\ y_2(x)=x^{-4}\ln x$ so that the particular solution is $y(x)=u_1x^{-4}+u_2x^{-4}\ln x$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.