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The discussion focuses on transforming a system of equations into a second-order equation and solving it with given initial conditions. The system is represented as x' = Ax, where A is a matrix derived from the equations. The correct transformation leads to the second-order equation x1'' - x1' - 2x1 = 0, with solutions x1 and x2 expressed in exponential form. Participants also explore the implications of initial conditions and the potential for graphing the solutions, noting difficulties in following examples from the textbook. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate substitutions and transformations in solving differential equations.
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(a) Transform the given system into a single equation of second order.
(b) Find $x_1$ and $x_2$ that also satisfy the given initial conditions.
(c) Sketch the graph of the solution in the $x+1x_2$-plane for $t > 0$.
$\begin{array}{rrr}
x_1'=3x_1-2x_2 & x_1(0)=3\\
x_2'=2x_1-2x_2 & x_2(0)=\dfrac{1}{2}
\end{array}$
ok this is not a homework assignment but I reviewing before taking the class
also not sure if desmos can plot the answer
if there appears to be a typo go to the links above
the book seemed a little sparce on a good example to work with so...there was an exaple on page 362 but I couldn't follow it
well one way is to first rewrite x' to $x'=Ax$ where
$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}
3&-2\\
2&-2
\end{array}\right]$
so far

book answer
(a)$\quad x_1''-x_1'-2x_1=0$
(b)$\quad x_1=\dfrac{11}{3}e^{2t}-\dfrac{2}{3}e^{-t},\quad x_2=\dfrac{11}{6}e^{2t}-\dfrac{4}{3}e^{-t}$
 
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You are given that $x_1'= 3x_1- 2x_2$ so $x_1''= 3x_1'- 2x_2'$.
You are also given that $x_2'= 2x_1- 2x_2$ so $x_1''= 3x_1'- 2(2x_1- 2x_2)= 3x_1'- 4x_1+ 4x_2$.

From $x_1'= 3x_1- 2x_2$, $2x_2= 3x_1- x_1'$ so
$x_1''= 3x_1'- 4x_1+ 4(3x_1- x_1')= -x_1'- 8x_1$

$x_1''+ x_1'+8x_1= 0$.
 
Country Boy said:
You are given that $x_1'= 3x_1- 2x_2$ so $x_1''= 3x_1'- 2x_2'$.
You are also given that $x_2'= 2x_1- 2x_2$ so $x_1''= 3x_1'- 2(2x_1- 2x_2)= 3x_1'- 4x_1+ 4x_2$.

From $x_1'= 3x_1- 2x_2$, $2x_2= 3x_1- x_1'$ so
$x_1''= 3x_1'- 4x_1+ 4(3x_1- x_1')= -x_1'- 8x_1$

$x_1''+ x_1'+8x_1= 0$.

ok but the book answer $x_1''-x_1'-2x_1=0$

so if we rewrite the eq with $x=e^{γt}$ we have

$\left(\left(e^{γt}\right)\right)''\:-\left(\left(e^{γt}\right)\right)'\:-2e^{γt}=0$

not sure what we do with IV
 
Country Boy said:
You are given that $x_1'= 3x_1- 2x_2$ so $x_1''= 3x_1'- 2x_2'$.
You are also given that $x_2'= 2x_1- 2x_2$ so $x_1''= 3x_1'- 2(2x_1- 2x_2)= 3x_1'- 4x_1+ 4x_2$.

From $x_1'= 3x_1- 2x_2$, $2x_2= 3x_1- x_1'$ so
x_1''+ x_1'+8x_1= 0$.
This is an error. Since $2x_2= 3x_1- x_1'$, $4x_2= 6x_1- 2x_1'$
 
ok I see the substitution
 

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