6021023 Messages 90 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Oct 6, 2009 #1 When does a differential equation have a solution of the form Ae^(kt)?
HallsofIvy Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 42,895 Reaction score 983 Oct 6, 2009 #2 When it is a linear equation with constant coefficients and k is a root of the characteristic equation.
When it is a linear equation with constant coefficients and k is a root of the characteristic equation.
6021023 Messages 90 Reaction score 0 Oct 6, 2009 #3 Are you always supposed to create a characteristic equation when solving a linear equation?