2.
Solution of a Differential
Equation
Solution of a Differential Equation
A solution to a differential equation is a function y = f(x) that satisfies
the differential equation when f and its derivatives are substituted
into the equation.
1. Given that y(x) = x-3/2 , show that this function is a solution of
4x2y” + 12xy’ + 3y = 0.
Solution of a Differential Equation
2. Show that y = e-2x is a solution to y”’ - 3y’ + 2y = 0.
Solution of a Differential Equation
3. Verify that the 3e-2x + 4ex is a solution of y”’ - 3y’ + 2y = 0.
Solution of a Differential Equation
d2 x
4. Verify that the solution of the given DE 2
k 2
x 0 is x = sin kt.
dt
x = sin kt is a solution to the given
differential equation.
Solution of a Differential Equation
5. Prove that y = c1cos 2x + c2sin 2x is a solution of y” + 4y = 0.
Solution of a Differential Equation
6. Prove that y = ln cos (x - c1) + c2 is a solution of y” + (y’)2 + 1 = 0.
y = ln cos (x-c1) + c2 is a solution of y" + (y')2 + 1 = 0.