Form of a particular solution for N.H.L.D.E. w/ constant coefficients

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The discussion centers on determining the form of a particular solution for a non-homogeneous linear differential equation (N.H.L.D.E.) with constant coefficients, specifically given the roots of the auxiliary equation as m = ±2, 0, 0. The non-homogeneous part of the equation is 2x - 3xe^{-3x}. According to the method of undetermined coefficients, the proposed form of the particular solution should incorporate polynomial and exponential terms based on the non-homogeneous components. The solution does not require finding the coefficients, only the structure of the particular solution.

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Homework Statement



You are given that the roots of the auxiliary equation associated with the linear, differential equation

\phi(D)y = 2x- 3xe^{-3x}

are m = \pm2,0,0. Write down the form of a particular solution of the differential equation as predicted by the method of undetermined coefficients. Do NOT find the coefficients, just the form of the particular solution.

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The Attempt at a Solution



See figure attached for my attempt at the solution. I'm not entirely convinced I'm doing this properly so I'd just like for someone to verify my work.

Thanks again!
 

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Not sure what the various rules you refer to are, but the answer and reasoning look right to me.
 

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