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1. "Homework Statement
Find a recurrence formula for the power series solution around x = 0 for the differential equation given in the previous problem."
The previous problem says:
"Determine whether x = 0 is an ordinary point of the differential equation y'' + y = 0."
Power series and related stuff.
I have the solutions for both of these problems and I also know how to do them both. My question is just:
If x = 0 was not an ordinary point, what would that mean? Would that mean that I cannot assume a power series solution of the form y = [n=0 to inf] Σ[a_n (x - x_0)^n] (where x_0 = 0 in this case) exists or what?
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Find a recurrence formula for the power series solution around x = 0 for the differential equation given in the previous problem."
The previous problem says:
"Determine whether x = 0 is an ordinary point of the differential equation y'' + y = 0."
Homework Equations
Power series and related stuff.
The Attempt at a Solution
I have the solutions for both of these problems and I also know how to do them both. My question is just:
If x = 0 was not an ordinary point, what would that mean? Would that mean that I cannot assume a power series solution of the form y = [n=0 to inf] Σ[a_n (x - x_0)^n] (where x_0 = 0 in this case) exists or what?
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!