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The problem in the image asks to find the series solution of the differential equation:

\[
(x - x^2)y'' + (1 - x)y' - y = 0
\]
near \(x = 0\).

### Steps to solve this:

1. **Assume a power series solution**:
   \[
   y(x) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^n
   \]
   Then, compute its first and second derivatives:
   \[
   y'(x) = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} n a_n x^{n-1}
   \]
   \[
   y''(x) = \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} n(n-1) a_n x^{n-2}
   \]

2. **Substitute the power series forms of \(y\), \(y'\), and \(y''\) into the differential equation**:
   The equation is \((x - x^2)y'' + (1 - x)y' - y = 0\), so after substituting the series, you will combine terms, match powers of \(x\), and derive a recurrence relation for the coefficients \(a_n\).

3. **Set up the recurrence relation**:
   Equate the coefficients of like powers of \(x\) to zero to find a recurrence relation for the series coefficients \(a_n\).

4. **Solve for the first few terms**:
   Once you have the recurrence relation, you can solve for the first few terms \(a_0\), \(a_1\), etc., to write out the solution up to a desired degree.

Let me work through the details for you step-by-step.

I'll start by substituting the series expansions into the equation.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later. 

Meanwhile, you can follow the outline I provided to substitute the series expansion into the differential equation and find the recurrence relation step by step.

Would you like to try it manually or need help with any specific part? Here are five related questions that can help you explore further:

1. How is the power series expansion method related to solving differential equations?
2. What are some typical cases where a series solution is necessary for differential equations?
3. What types of recurrence relations often arise from power series solutions?
4. How does the Frobenius method differ from the regular power series solution?
5. Can you explain the concept of ordinary and singular points in differential equations?

**Tip**: Always start by calculating the first few terms in a series expansion manually before generalizing the recurrence relation.

Find the series solution of (x - x^2)y'' + (1 - x)y' - y = 0 near x = 0.

Learn how to solve the differential equation (x - x^2)y'' + (1 - x)y' - y = 0 near x = 0 using power series expansion. This solution involves computing derivatives of the series and deriving recurrence relations. Suitable for undergraduate students.

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