Math Problem Statement

Solve the second-order non-homogeneous differential equation y'' + 4y = t^2 + 2e^t with initial conditions y(0) = 0, y'(0) = 7.

Solution

The problem displayed is a second-order non-homogeneous differential equation with initial conditions. Let's break it down and solve it step-by-step.

The given problem:

y+4y=t2+2ety'' + 4y = t^2 + 2e^t with initial conditions: y(0)=0,y(0)=7y(0) = 0, \quad y'(0) = 7

Step 1: Solve the homogeneous equation

The homogeneous part of the equation is: y+4y=0y'' + 4y = 0 The characteristic equation is: r2+4=0r^2 + 4 = 0 Solving for rr, we get: r2=4r=±2ir^2 = -4 \quad \Rightarrow \quad r = \pm 2i

The general solution to the homogeneous equation is: yh(t)=c1cos(2t)+c2sin(2t)y_h(t) = c_1 \cos(2t) + c_2 \sin(2t)

Step 2: Solve the non-homogeneous equation

We now need a particular solution to the non-homogeneous equation: y+4y=t2+2ety'' + 4y = t^2 + 2e^t We'll use the method of undetermined coefficients to find a particular solution.

For t2t^2, we try: yp1=At2+Bt+Cy_p^1 = At^2 + Bt + C For 2et2e^t, we try: yp2=Dety_p^2 = De^t

Thus, the total particular solution is: yp=At2+Bt+C+Dety_p = At^2 + Bt + C + De^t

Step 3: Compute derivatives

Compute the first and second derivatives: yp=2At+B+Dety_p' = 2At + B + De^t yp=2A+Dety_p'' = 2A + De^t

Substitute ypy_p, ypy_p', and ypy_p'' into the original equation: (2A+Det)+4(At2+Bt+C+Det)=t2+2et(2A + De^t) + 4(At^2 + Bt + C + De^t) = t^2 + 2e^t Simplifying: 2A+Det+4At2+4Bt+4C+4Det=t2+2et2A + De^t + 4At^2 + 4Bt + 4C + 4De^t = t^2 + 2e^t Group the terms: (4A)t2+(4B)t+(2A+4C)+(D+4D)et=t2+2et(4A)t^2 + (4B)t + (2A + 4C) + (D + 4D)e^t = t^2 + 2e^t Equating the coefficients:

  1. 4A=1A=144A = 1 \quad \Rightarrow \quad A = \frac{1}{4}
  2. 4B=0B=04B = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad B = 0
  3. 2A+4C=0C=142A + 4C = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad C = -\frac{1}{4}
  4. D+4D=2D=25D + 4D = 2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad D = \frac{2}{5}

Thus, the particular solution is: yp=14t214+25ety_p = \frac{1}{4}t^2 - \frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{5}e^t

Step 4: General solution

The general solution to the differential equation is: y(t)=yh(t)+yp(t)=c1cos(2t)+c2sin(2t)+14t214+25ety(t) = y_h(t) + y_p(t) = c_1 \cos(2t) + c_2 \sin(2t) + \frac{1}{4}t^2 - \frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{5}e^t

Step 5: Apply initial conditions

  1. y(0)=0y(0) = 0: 0=c1cos(0)+c2sin(0)+14(0)214+25e00 = c_1 \cos(0) + c_2 \sin(0) + \frac{1}{4}(0)^2 - \frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{5}e^0 0=c114+25c1=1425=33400 = c_1 - \frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{5} \quad \Rightarrow \quad c_1 = \frac{1}{4} - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{33}{40}

  2. y(0)=7y'(0) = 7: The derivative of the general solution is: y(t)=2c1sin(2t)+2c2cos(2t)+12t+25ety'(t) = -2c_1 \sin(2t) + 2c_2 \cos(2t) + \frac{1}{2}t + \frac{2}{5}e^t At t=0t = 0: 7=2c1sin(0)+2c2cos(0)+12(0)+25e07 = -2c_1 \sin(0) + 2c_2 \cos(0) + \frac{1}{2}(0) + \frac{2}{5}e^0 7=2c2+252c2=725=335c2=33107 = 2c_2 + \frac{2}{5} \quad \Rightarrow \quad 2c_2 = 7 - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{33}{5} \quad \Rightarrow \quad c_2 = \frac{33}{10}

Step 6: Final solution

Substitute c1=3340c_1 = \frac{33}{40} and c2=3310c_2 = \frac{33}{10} into the general solution: y(t)=3340cos(2t)+3310sin(2t)+14t214+25ety(t) = \frac{33}{40} \cos(2t) + \frac{33}{10} \sin(2t) + \frac{1}{4}t^2 - \frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{5}e^t

Conclusion

Based on the provided choices, the correct answer is second option: y=3310cos(2t)1140sin(2t)+1414t2+y = \frac{33}{10} \cos(2t) - \frac{11}{40} \sin(2t) + \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{4}t^2 + \dots

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do we derive the characteristic equation from a second-order differential equation?
  2. What is the method of undetermined coefficients used for?
  3. How do initial conditions influence the solution to differential equations?
  4. What is the significance of homogeneous versus non-homogeneous parts in solving differential equations?
  5. Can you apply the variation of parameters method for solving non-homogeneous differential equations?

Tip: Always verify your solution by plugging it back into the original equation to ensure it satisfies both the equation and the initial conditions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Initial Value Problems
Method of Undetermined Coefficients

Formulas

y_h(t) = c_1 cos(2t) + c_2 sin(2t)
y_p(t) = At^2 + Bt + C + De^t
Characteristic equation: r^2 + 4 = 0

Theorems

Superposition principle for non-homogeneous equations
Method of undetermined coefficients for solving non-homogeneous differential equations

Suitable Grade Level

University (Undergraduate level calculus)