How Do You Solve the Homogeneous Equation for ty''-(t+1)y'+y=0?

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The discussion focuses on solving the homogeneous equation ty''-(t+1)y'+y=0, which is derived from the non-homogeneous equation ty''-(t+1)y'+y=t^2. The user seeks assistance in identifying the correct form of the homogeneous equation and applying the method of variation of parameters. The correct homogeneous equation is confirmed as ty''-(t+1)y'+y=0, and it is noted that the presence of a regular singular point at t=0 suggests the use of series solutions of the form y = ∑(n=0 to ∞) a_n t^(n+r).

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ty''-(t+1)y'+y=t^2

I know I have to use variation of parameters to solve this.
But I am stuck and cannot figure out how to get the homologous equation!
y''-(1+\frac{1}{t})y'+\frac{1}{t}*y=t

I don't know how to solve this homologous equation in this format.

Is it R^2+(1+1/t)R+1/t = 0 ?
How would I get my two solutions from this?

Thanks!
 
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[V];3246347 said:
ty''-(t+1)y'+y=t^2

I know I have to use variation of parameters to solve this.
But I am stuck and cannot figure out how to get the homologous equation!
y''-(1+\frac{1}{t})y'+\frac{1}{t}*y=t

I don't know how to solve this homologous equation in this format.

Is it R^2+(1+1/t)R+1/t = 0 ?
How would I get my two solutions from this?

Thanks!

Your homogeneous equation is

ty''-(t+1)y'+y=0

This equation has a regular singular point at t = 0 suggesting you look for series solutions of the form

y = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}a_nt^{n+r}
 

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