Eliminating constants in a second derivative of a function

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The discussion revolves around the process of eliminating constants in the second derivative of a function expressed as a combination of exponential and trigonometric terms. Participants explore the derivatives of the function and seek assistance in further manipulation of the resulting expressions.

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  • One participant presents the function $y=c_1 e^{ax}\cos(bx) + c_2 e^{ax}\sin(bx)$ and calculates its first and second derivatives, expressing uncertainty about the next steps.
  • Another participant suggests factoring and combining like terms in the derivatives, providing a reformulated version of the second derivative and asking for factors that would lead to a specific equation being satisfied.
  • A later reply reiterates the initial function and derivatives, suggesting a method involving multiplying the first derivative by $2a$ and the original function by $(a^2 + b^2)$ to achieve a certain form.
  • Further responses express confusion about finding the necessary factors to satisfy the equation proposed by the second participant.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on how to proceed with eliminating constants, as there are multiple approaches suggested and some participants express confusion about the methods proposed.

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There are unresolved mathematical steps and dependencies on the definitions of the constants and variables involved. The discussion reflects varying levels of understanding and approaches to the problem.

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Eliminate the constants

$y=c_1 e^{ax}cosbx +c_2e^{ax}sinbx$

since there's two constants I took the derivative twice

$y'=c_1\left ( -e^{ax}b\sin{bx} + ae^{ax}\cos{bx}\right )+ c_2\left ( e^{ax}b\cos{bx} +ae^{ax}\sin{bx}\right )$

$y''=c_1\left [ \left ( -e^{ax}b^2\cos{bx}-ae^{ax}b\sin{bx}\right) + \left (-ae^{ax}b\sin{bx}+a^2e^{ax}\cos{bx} \right ) \right ]+c_2\left [ \left ( -e^{ax}b^2\sin{bx}+ae^{ax}b\cos{bx}\right )+\left ( ae^{ax}b\cos{bx}+a^2e^{ax}\sin{bx}\right ) \right ]$now I don't know what to do next. please help me!
 
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Let's factor and combine like terms and line them up as follows:

$$y=c_1e^{ax}\cos(bx)+c_2e^{ax}\sin(bx)$$

$$y'=c_1e^{ax}\left(a\cos(bx)-b\sin(bx) \right)+c_2e^{ax}\left(b\cos(bx)+a\sin(bx) \right)$$

$$y''=c_1e^{ax}\left(\left(a^2-b^2 \right)\cos(bx)-2ab\sin(bx) \right)+c_2e^{ax}\left(2ab\cos(bx)+\left(a^2-b^2 \right)\sin(bx) \right)$$

Now, can you find two factors such that when you multiply the first and second equations by these factors, the resulting sum of the three equations is zero?
 
bergausstein said:
Eliminate the constants

$y=c_1 e^{ax}cosbx +c_2e^{ax}sinbx$

since there's two constants I took the derivative twice

$y'=c_1\left ( -e^{ax}b\sin{bx} + ae^{ax}\cos{bx}\right )+ c_2\left ( e^{ax}b\cos{bx} +ae^{ax}\sin{bx}\right )$

$y''=c_1\left [ \left ( -e^{ax}b^2\cos{bx}-ae^{ax}b\sin{bx}\right) + \left (-ae^{ax}b\sin{bx}+a^2e^{ax}\cos{bx} \right ) \right ]+c_2\left [ \left ( -e^{ax}b^2\sin{bx}+ae^{ax}b\cos{bx}\right )+\left ( ae^{ax}b\cos{bx}+a^2e^{ax}\sin{bx}\right ) \right ]$now I don't know what to do next. please help me!
Multiply y' by 2a, multiply y by a^2+ b^2 and add:
y''+ 2ay'+ (a^2+ b^2)y= 0

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bergausstein said:
Eliminate the constants

$y=c_1 e^{ax}cosbx +c_2e^{ax}sinbx$

since there's two constants I took the derivative twice

$y'=c_1\left ( -e^{ax}b\sin{bx} + ae^{ax}\cos{bx}\right )+ c_2\left ( e^{ax}b\cos{bx} +ae^{ax}\sin{bx}\right )$

$y''=c_1\left [ \left ( -e^{ax}b^2\cos{bx}-ae^{ax}b\sin{bx}\right) + \left (-ae^{ax}b\sin{bx}+a^2e^{ax}\cos{bx} \right ) \right ]+c_2\left [ \left ( -e^{ax}b^2\sin{bx}+ae^{ax}b\cos{bx}\right )+\left ( ae^{ax}b\cos{bx}+a^2e^{ax}\sin{bx}\right ) \right ]$now I don't know what to do next. please help me!
Multiply y' by 2a, multiply y by a^2+ b^2 and add:
y''+ 2ay'+ (a^2+ b^2)y
 
MarkFL said:
Let's factor and combine like terms and line them up as follows:

$$y=c_1e^{ax}\cos(bx)+c_2e^{ax}\sin(bx)$$

$$y'=c_1e^{ax}\left(a\cos(bx)-b\sin(bx) \right)+c_2e^{ax}\left(b\cos(bx)+a\sin(bx) \right)$$

$$y''=c_1e^{ax}\left(\left(a^2-b^2 \right)\cos(bx)-2ab\sin(bx) \right)+c_2e^{ax}\left(2ab\cos(bx)+\left(a^2-b^2 \right)\sin(bx) \right)$$

Now, can you find two factors such that when you multiply the first and second equations by these factors, the resulting sum of the three equations is zero?

I can't find it. :(
 
bergausstein said:
I can't find it. :(

You need not search, you have been provided with the factors. (Tmi)
 

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