Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
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ISBN: 9780471198260
Author: Mary L. Boas
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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A linear function can just be a constant, or it can be the constant multiplied with the variable like x or y. If the variables are of the form, x2, x1/2 or y2 it is not linear. The exponent over the variables should always be 1.
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Chapter 8.7, Problem 17P

Solve the following equations using method (d) above.

x 2 y ′ ′ + x y ′ − 16 y = 8 x 4

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