Is f(xy)=e^(2y)sin(pix) a Solution to the Differential Equation Given?

In summary, we have a function f(xy) = e^(2y)sin(pix) and we need to determine if it is a solution to (fxy)^2 - fxx(fyy) = 4pi^2 e^(4x). After finding fxx, fyy, and fxy, we get the expression e^4y(sin^2(pix)) + pi e^4y(cos^2(pix)) = pi e^(4x). However, this does not match the given equation and e^(4y) is not equal to e^(4x). It is possible that there is a typo in the question and it should be fxy^2 instead of fxy2. Further clarification
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let f(xy)=e^(2y)sin(pix), is f a solution to (fxy)^2 -fxx(fyy)=4pi^2 e^(4x)


So I found fxx and fyy and fxy, which are -pi(e^(2y))sin(pix), 4sin(pix)e^(2y), 2pi(e^(2y))cos(pix) respectively,

When i reduced everything i got e^4y(sin^2(pix))+pie^4ycos^2(pix)=pie^(4x). I am assuming it is not a solution to 4pi^2 e^(4x) because first, it doesn't add up, and second, e^(4y) is never e^(4x). Am I right, I am not sure?
 
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You are right that it is not a solution, but I wonder whether it's because there is a typo in the question. Maybe it should say fxy2 -fxxfyy=4pi2 e4y
 
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Yeah, me too. But the problem on the paper clearly states that. I'll bring it up to my professor. Thanks!
 

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