Consider the second-order, constant-coefficient, linear, homogeneous ODE ay" + by' + cy = 0 where a, b, c e R and a + 0. (a) Solve this equation using the standard method (without a matrix). (b) Find a corresponding system of differential equations and solve again using a matrix equation. For now, assume that the roots are distinct. (c) Show that both solutions are the same.

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Consider the second-order, constant-coefficient, linear, homogeneous ODE
ay" + by' + cy = 0
where a, b, c ER and a + 0.
(a) Solve this equation using the standard method (without a matrix).
(b) Find a corresponding system of differential equations and solve again using a matrix
equation. For now, assume that the roots are distinct.
(c) Show that both solutions are the same.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the second-order, constant-coefficient, linear, homogeneous ODE ay" + by' + cy = 0 where a, b, c ER and a + 0. (a) Solve this equation using the standard method (without a matrix). (b) Find a corresponding system of differential equations and solve again using a matrix equation. For now, assume that the roots are distinct. (c) Show that both solutions are the same.
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