For what values of r does y=e^(rt) satisfy y''+y'-6y=0?

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For what values of r does the function y= e^(rt) satisfy the differential equation y'' + y' - 6y=0
 
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Find the first derivative of of y(t) and its second derivative then use those values in the differential equation. The rest should be obvious!