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### Problem Analysis
The differential equation given is:
\[
2y'' - xy' - y = 0, \quad x_0 = 1.
\]

We are asked to:
1. Find a power series solution for the differential equation around \( x = 1 \) (part (a)).
2. Find the first four non-zero terms for two solutions \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \) with given initial conditions (part (b)).
3. Use the Wronskian to verify if \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \) form a fundamental set of solutions at \( x = 1 \) (part (c)).

### Step-by-Step Solution

#### Part (a): Power Series Solution and Recurrence Relation
Assume a solution in the form of a power series centered at \( x_0 = 1 \):
\[
y(x) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n (x - 1)^n.
\]
Then, its derivatives are:
\[
y'(x) = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} n a_n (x - 1)^{n-1},
\]
\[
y''(x) = \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} n(n-1) a_n (x - 1)^{n-2}.
\]

Substitute \( y \), \( y' \), and \( y'' \) into the differential equation and collect terms. This will yield a recurrence relation for the coefficients \( a_n \).

#### Part (b): First Four Non-zero Terms for \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \)

To find the specific terms:
1. For \( y_1 \), set \( a_0 = 1 \) and \( a_1 = 0 \).
2. For \( y_2 \), set \( a_0 = 0 \) and \( a_1 = 1 \).

Using the recurrence relation obtained in part (a), calculate the first four non-zero terms for each of these solutions.

#### Part (c): Wronskian Calculation
The Wronskian \( W(y_1, y_2)(x) \) is defined as:
\[
W(y_1, y_2)(x) = y_1(x) y_2'(x) - y_2(x) y_1'(x).
\]
Evaluate \( W(y_1, y_2)(1) \) to check if \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \) are linearly independent, which would confirm they form a fundamental set of solutions.

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### Practice Questions
1. How would the recurrence relation change if \( x_0 = 0 \) instead of \( x_0 = 1 \)?
2. Can a different pair of initial conditions for \( a_0 \) and \( a_1 \) generate additional solutions?
3. How does the Wronskian determine the linear independence of two functions?
4. What are the implications of a zero Wronskian at all points for two solutions?
5. How can you apply the method of Frobenius to this type of differential equation?

### Tip
When solving power series solutions, be careful with indices in the recurrence relation to ensure accurate term-by-term matching.

Consider the following differential equation 2y'' - xy' - y = 0, with x0 = 1. (a) Seek a power series solution for the given differential equation about the given point x0; find the recurrence relation that the coefficients must satisfy. (b) Find the first four nonzero terms in each of two solutions y1 and y2. (c) By evaluating the Wronskian W(y1, y2)(x0), show that y1 and y2 form a fundamental set of solutions.

Explore a detailed solution to the differential equation 2y'' - xy' - y = 0, centered around x0 = 1. Learn how to find a power series solution with recurrence relations, calculate the first four nonzero terms for two solutions y1 and y2, and evaluate the Wronskian to verify linear independence. Suitable for undergraduate calculus or differential equations students.

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