The image presents a mathematical problem, asking to "find the general solution by using the method of variation of parameters." The equation given is:

$(D^2 + 4)y = 4 \tan{2x}$

Where $D$ represents the differential operator $\frac{d}{dx}$.

Steps to Solve:

1. Solve the homogeneous equation: First, consider the homogeneous form of the given equation: $(D^2 + 4)y = 0$ This simplifies to: $y'' + 4y = 0$ The characteristic equation is: $r^2 + 4 = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad r^2 = -4 \quad \Rightarrow \quad r = \pm 2i$ So the solution to the homogeneous equation is: $y_h = c_1 \cos(2x) + c_2 \sin(2x)$

2. Use the method of variation of parameters: Next, we need to find a particular solution to the non-homogeneous equation: $y'' + 4y = 4\tan(2x)$ The method of variation of parameters assumes a solution of the form: $y_p = u_1(x) \cos(2x) + u_2(x) \sin(2x)$ where $u_1(x)$ and $u_2(x)$ are functions to be determined.

3. Find $u_1(x)$ and $u_2(x)$: To find $u_1(x)$ and $u_2(x)$, apply the system: $u_1' \cos(2x) + u_2' \sin(2x) = 0$ $-2 u_1' \sin(2x) + 2 u_2' \cos(2x) = 4 \tan(2x)$ Solving this system will give the particular solution.

4. General solution: The general solution will be: $y = y_h + y_p$ This will include the homogeneous solution $y_h$ and the particular solution $y_p$.

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Related Questions:

1. How does the method of variation of parameters differ from the method of undetermined coefficients?
2. What is the significance of the characteristic equation when solving differential equations?
3. Can the method of variation of parameters be used for non-linear differential equations?
4. Why is it important to find both the homogeneous and particular solutions in a non-homogeneous equation?
5. How do we handle solutions involving trigonometric functions like $\tan(2x)$ in differential equations?

Tip: In variation of parameters, ensure you carefully solve the system of equations for the functions $u_1(x)$ and $u_2(x)$, as any mistake there affects the overall solution.