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    Finding a fundamental set of solutions for a 2nd order differential equation

    Okay, so when I go from there y=c1*e^(-9/4 *t) + c2 y'=(-9/4)*e^(-9/4 *t)*c1 + c2?? Which leads me to 1=c1+c2 0=(-9/4)c1+c2 for y(0)=1 y'(0)=0 c1=(1-c2) 0=(-9/4)(1-c2) + c2 9/4=(13/4)*c2 c2=9/13 c1=4/13 but this isn't correct according to webwork, so what is the mistake? is...
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    Finding a fundamental set of solutions for a 2nd order differential equation

    Homework Statement 64y''+144y'=0 y1(0)=1 y'1(0)=0 and y2(0)=0 and y'2(0)=1 Homework Equations y1=c1*e^(r1*t) + c2*e^(r2*t)The Attempt at a Solution I start by finding the characteristic equation: 64r^2+144r=0 r1=-9/4 and r2=0 y1=c1e(r1*t) + c2e(r2*t) so I get y1=c1e^(-9/4 *t) + c2e^(0*t)...
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