Math Problem Statement

Find the power series solutions in the powers of (x − 1) to each of the following differential equation. x 2 y ′′ +xy ′ +y=0

Solution

To find the power series solutions for the differential equation

x2y+xy+y=0x^2 y'' + xy' + y = 0

around x=1x = 1, we will follow a systematic procedure. A general power series solution for y(x)y(x) around x=1x = 1 can be written as:

y(x)=n=0an(x1)ny(x) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (x - 1)^n

where ana_n are the coefficients to be determined. Let's go step by step.

Step 1: Find the derivatives of y(x)y(x)

We need the first and second derivatives of y(x)y(x):

y(x)=n=1ann(x1)n1y'(x) = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} a_n n (x - 1)^{n-1}

y(x)=n=2ann(n1)(x1)n2y''(x) = \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} a_n n(n-1) (x - 1)^{n-2}

Step 2: Plug these into the differential equation

Now, substitute these expressions for y(x)y(x), y(x)y'(x), and y(x)y''(x) into the original differential equation:

x2y+xy+y=0x^2 y'' + x y' + y = 0

For x2yx^2 y'':

x2y=x2n=2ann(n1)(x1)n2=n=2ann(n1)x2(x1)n2x^2 y'' = x^2 \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} a_n n(n-1) (x - 1)^{n-2} = \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} a_n n(n-1) x^2 (x - 1)^{n-2}

For xyx y':

xy=xn=1ann(x1)n1=n=1annx(x1)n1x y' = x \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} a_n n (x - 1)^{n-1} = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} a_n n x (x - 1)^{n-1}

For yy:

y=n=0an(x1)ny = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (x - 1)^n

Step 3: Simplify the equation

Now we need to combine these terms and match powers of (x1)(x - 1). This can be quite tedious, but essentially, we need to express everything in terms of powers of (x1)(x - 1) and find the recurrence relation for the coefficients ana_n.

Step 4: Apply the initial conditions or analyze the recurrence relation

After simplifying, you will get a recurrence relation for the coefficients ana_n, which will allow you to find the power series solution. The initial conditions can help determine specific values for the coefficients.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Power Series
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE)
Taylor Series

Formulas

Power series representation: y(x) = Σ a_n (x - 1)^n
General solution to linear differential equations with power series

Theorems

Frobenius method (for solving ODEs using power series)
Linear second-order differential equations

Suitable Grade Level

College/University Level