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johnlemar_09
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Correct me if I'm wrong. :)
I'm starting to learn basics of the ordinary differential equations, and I have some troubles understanding the concept and method as a whole. I understand when to use the method of undetermined coefficients (MUC) as opposed from variation of parameters.
Suppose we have the equation
P = Q
Where P is all the y's with primes and derivatives, etc., while Q is all the terms with no primes, just x only.
Now, I know that when Q is composed of exponential term, the guess solution will be of the form exponential too, like f(x) = Ae^kx. If Q contains sine or cosines, then we will use f(x) = A sin kx + B cos kx, where k also corresponds the constant along the sines and cosines of Q. If we have a polynomial for Q, then we will also use a polynomial as the guess solution.
But how about for combination?
1. Exponential + Trigonometric functions
2. Polynomial + Algebraic functions.
For example, what is the guess solution if Q is, say, 5 cos 3x + 2 sin 3x + 3x - 9?
Thanks.
I'm starting to learn basics of the ordinary differential equations, and I have some troubles understanding the concept and method as a whole. I understand when to use the method of undetermined coefficients (MUC) as opposed from variation of parameters.
Suppose we have the equation
P = Q
Where P is all the y's with primes and derivatives, etc., while Q is all the terms with no primes, just x only.
Now, I know that when Q is composed of exponential term, the guess solution will be of the form exponential too, like f(x) = Ae^kx. If Q contains sine or cosines, then we will use f(x) = A sin kx + B cos kx, where k also corresponds the constant along the sines and cosines of Q. If we have a polynomial for Q, then we will also use a polynomial as the guess solution.
But how about for combination?
1. Exponential + Trigonometric functions
2. Polynomial + Algebraic functions.
For example, what is the guess solution if Q is, say, 5 cos 3x + 2 sin 3x + 3x - 9?
Thanks.