Differential Equations · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Mathematics

Form a differential equation by eliminating the arbitrary constants from y = C₁eˣ + C₂e⁻ˣ.

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Form a differential equation by eliminating the arbitrary constants from y = C₁eˣ + C₂e⁻ˣ.

Answer: Differentiating twice gives y'' = C₁eˣ + C₂e⁻ˣ = y. Therefore, the required differential equation is y'' − y = 0.

Solution

Differentiate y=C1ex+C2e−xy=C_1e^x+C_2e^{-x} twice to obtain y′′=C1ex+C2e−x=yy''=C_1e^x+C_2e^{-x}=y. Eliminating the arbitrary constants gives y′′−y=0y''-y=0.

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