x²y" - xy + (1+4x)y=0 This equation has a series solution of the form y = ana+r with ao #0, or (in expanded form): n=0 y = aox" + a₁x¹+ + a₂x²+r+a3x³+r+a₁x¹+r+... Let ao = c. Use the method of Frobenius to determine r and the four coefficients a1, a2, a3, and a4 (express those four coefficients in terms of c).

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### Differential Equations and Series Solutions

#### Problem Statement:

Consider the following second-order linear differential equation:

\[ x^2 y'' - xy' + (1 + 4x)y = 0 \]

This equation has a series solution of the form 

\[ y = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n+r} \]

where \( a_0 \neq 0 \). In expanded form, this can be written as:

\[ y = a_0 x^r + a_1 x^{1+r} + a_2 x^{2+r} + a_3 x^{3+r} + a_4 x^{4+r} + \dots \]

Given that \( a_0 = c \), use the method of Frobenius to determine the value of \( r \) and the coefficients \( a_1, a_2, a_3, \) and \( a_4 \). Express these coefficients in terms of \( c \).

#### Explanation:

1. **Formulating the Series Solution:**

   The Frobenius method helps to find a power series solution to differential equations around a regular singular point. Here, we assume a solution of the form:

   \[
   y = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n+r}
   \]

2. **Substituting into the Differential Equation:**

   To determine \( r \) and the coefficients \( a_n \), substitute the series solution into the differential equation.

3. **Determining the Indicial Equation:**

   Upon substitution and rearrangement, derive the indicial equation from the coefficients of the lowest power of \( x \). Solve the indicial equation to find \( r \).

4. **Finding Recurrence Relationships:**

   Next, set up recurrence relations for the coefficients \( a_n \) by equating the coefficients of like powers of \( x \) to zero. Iteratively determine \( a_1, a_2, a_3, \) and \( a_4 \) in terms of \( a_0 \).

5. **Expressing Coefficients in Terms of \( c \):**

   Since \( a_0 = c \), express all calculated coefficients in terms of \( c \).

By following these steps, you will be able to derive the series solution and coefficients needed for the given differential equation. This method reveals the
Transcribed Image Text:### Differential Equations and Series Solutions #### Problem Statement: Consider the following second-order linear differential equation: \[ x^2 y'' - xy' + (1 + 4x)y = 0 \] This equation has a series solution of the form \[ y = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n+r} \] where \( a_0 \neq 0 \). In expanded form, this can be written as: \[ y = a_0 x^r + a_1 x^{1+r} + a_2 x^{2+r} + a_3 x^{3+r} + a_4 x^{4+r} + \dots \] Given that \( a_0 = c \), use the method of Frobenius to determine the value of \( r \) and the coefficients \( a_1, a_2, a_3, \) and \( a_4 \). Express these coefficients in terms of \( c \). #### Explanation: 1. **Formulating the Series Solution:** The Frobenius method helps to find a power series solution to differential equations around a regular singular point. Here, we assume a solution of the form: \[ y = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^{n+r} \] 2. **Substituting into the Differential Equation:** To determine \( r \) and the coefficients \( a_n \), substitute the series solution into the differential equation. 3. **Determining the Indicial Equation:** Upon substitution and rearrangement, derive the indicial equation from the coefficients of the lowest power of \( x \). Solve the indicial equation to find \( r \). 4. **Finding Recurrence Relationships:** Next, set up recurrence relations for the coefficients \( a_n \) by equating the coefficients of like powers of \( x \) to zero. Iteratively determine \( a_1, a_2, a_3, \) and \( a_4 \) in terms of \( a_0 \). 5. **Expressing Coefficients in Terms of \( c \):** Since \( a_0 = c \), express all calculated coefficients in terms of \( c \). By following these steps, you will be able to derive the series solution and coefficients needed for the given differential equation. This method reveals the
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