The sum YI + Y2 of two solutions YI and Y2 of the homogeneous equation (2) is a solution

Chapter 1, Problem 1.1.139

(choose chapter or problem)

These properties are of practical and theoretical importance because they enable us to obtain new solutions from given ones. Thus in modeling, whenever possible, we prefer linear ODEs over nonlinear ones, which have no similar properties.

Show that nonhomogeneous linear ODEs (1) and homogeneous linear ODEs (2) have the following properties. Illustrate each property by a calculation for two or three equations of your choice. Give proofs.

The sum \(y_{1}+y_{2}\) of two solutions \(y_{1}\) and \(y_{2}\) of the homogeneous equation (2) is a solution of (2), and so is a scalar mUltiple \(ay_{1}\) for any constant a. These properties are not true for (1)!

Text Transcription:

y_1 + y_2

y_1

y_2

ay_1

Unfortunately, we don't have that question answered yet. But you can get it answered in just 5 hours by Logging in or Becoming a subscriber.

Becoming a subscriber
Or look for another answer

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back