Math Problem Statement

Find the solution to the following differential equations: a) y'' - 6y' - 2y = 0 b) y'' + 16y = 0 c) y'' + 14y' + 49y = 0

Solution

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Problem (1):

We are asked to find the solution to the following differential equations:

a)

y6y2y=0y'' - 6y' - 2y = 0 We will solve this using the characteristic equation.

b)

y+16y=0y'' + 16y = 0 This is a standard form, and we will use the characteristic equation as well.

c)

y+14y+49y=0y'' + 14y' + 49y = 0 This also requires solving via the characteristic equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Homogeneous Equations
Second-Order Linear Equations
Characteristic Equation

Formulas

y'' - 6y' - 2y = 0
y'' + 16y = 0
y'' + 14y' + 49y = 0

Theorems

Method of solving homogeneous second-order linear differential equations
Characteristic equation method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College