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    Higher-Order Differential Equations

    The other two solutions are of the form \alpha \pm \beta
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    Higher-Order Differential Equations

    So, I should just use the quadratic formula to find the other two solutions? Thanks man.
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    Higher-Order Differential Equations

    Homework Statement Find the general solution of the given higher-order differential equation. d3x/(dt3) - d2x/(dt2) - 4x = 0Homework Equations Use an auxiliary equation such as m3 - m2 - 4 = 0 The Attempt at a Solution...
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    Integrals of Trigonometric Functions

    I finally got the first one. so just the 2nd and 3rd problems now.
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    Integrals of Trigonometric Functions

    thank you. I am going to try this right now. for the third i got down to an integral that would need partial fraction decomposition but got stuck. :(
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    Undergrad Integrals of Trigonometric Functions

    I have three problems that I'm having a hard time with. I'd appreciate any help with any of the three problems. \int((cos(x))^6)dx AND \int(x^3 * sqrt(x^2 - 1) AND Solve for y (separation of variables): dy/dx = ((2y +...
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    Integrals of Trigonometric Functions

    Homework Statement I have three problems that I'm having a hard time with. I'd appreciate any help with any of the three problems. \int((cos(x))^6)dx AND \int(x^3 * sqrt(x^2 - 1) AND Solve for y (separation of...
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    How Do You Integrate tan^2(x) * sec^3(x) dx?

    Homework Statement [PLAIN]http://integrals.wolfram.com/images/integral.gif(tan[x]^2*sec[x]^3)dx[/URL] Homework Equations Whatever you need to complete problemThe Attempt at a Solution This problem has given me so much grief. I have page loads of work but can't figure...