A tricky 2nd ODE nonhomo delta=0 help needed

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In summary, the conversation is about solving an initial value problem and the attempt to find the solution by first solving the corresponding homogeneous equation and then finding the particular solution. The individual has attempted to solve for the particular solution but is unsure if their method is correct. Another individual suggests trying a different approach.
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Homework Statement


solve the initial value problem:
y''+8.4y'+17.64y=e-4.2x
y(0)=1, y'(0)=1

y(x)=?


Homework Equations


y=yc+yp


The Attempt at a Solution



The way I tried to achieve is to solve the corresponding homo equation first:
y''+8.4y'+17.64y=0, which gives yc;
yc=c1e-4.2x+c2e-4.2xx

Then try to find yp, generally I would assume a yp=Ae-4.2x, but from the yc got above, clearly yp=Ae-4.2x or yp=Ae-4.2xx is not good. If I add one more 'x' in yp assumption,in which it seems A has to be 0, which is not right either...

Any idea? Or I made some mistake?

Meric.
 
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Assuming that the work you show is correct, yp = Ax2e-4.2x is the right choice. Plug it into your DE and solve for A.
 

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