Differential Equations with Boundary-Value Problems
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781337632515
Author: Dennis G. Zill
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 3.3, Problem 4E
Construct a mathematical model for a radioactive series of four elements W, X, Y, and Z, where Z is a stable element.
where λ1 and λ2 are positive constants of proportionality. By proceeding as in Problem 1 we can solve the foregoing mathematical model.
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Chapter 3 Solutions
Differential Equations with Boundary-Value Problems
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