We are asked to solve the second-order linear non-homogeneous differential equation $y'' - y' = 2 - 2x$ with initial conditions $y(0) = 1$ and $y'(0) = 1$.
AnalysisDifferential EquationsSecond-Order Linear Non-Homogeneous Differential EquationsInitial Value Problem
2025/3/6
1. Problem Description
We are asked to solve the second-order linear non-homogeneous differential equation with initial conditions and .
2. Solution Steps
First, we solve the homogeneous equation .
The characteristic equation is , which factors as .
Thus, the roots are and .
The general solution to the homogeneous equation is .
Now we find a particular solution to the non-homogeneous equation .
Since the right-hand side is a polynomial of degree 1, we try a solution of the form . However, since is a root of the characteristic equation, we must multiply by . So, let . Then, and . Substituting these into the given differential equation:
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Equating coefficients, we have:
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, so , which means .
Thus, .
The general solution is .
Now we apply the initial conditions.
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Since , we have , so .
Therefore, .