Find the Wronskian: Solve for W(t) with y1=1 and y2=(2/9)-(2/9)e^(-9t/2)

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Homework Statement



Find the Wronskian W(t)=W(y1,y2) where I have found y1=1 and y2=(2/9)-(2/9)e^(-9t/2)


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I am not sure how to do the Wronskian. We haven't talked about at all in class and I am not even sure what exactly it does. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Joe
 
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The wronskian gives you information about the linear independence of y1 and y2. In spite of the fact it might sound complicated, it's REALLY easy. It's the determinant of a 2x2 matrix of functions. Why don't you look up the definition of wronskian and try it out?
 


You're right! The calculation was simple. Thanks!
 
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