Is the given function a solution of the differential equation?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around verifying whether specific functions are solutions to a given differential equation of the form $y''''+4y'''+3y=t$. Participants examine two proposed functions, $y_1(t)=t/3$ and $y_2(t)=e^{-t}+t/3$, and perform calculations to check their validity as solutions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the verification of $y_1(t)=t/3$ and concludes that it satisfies the differential equation.
  • The same participant also verifies $y_2(t)=e^{-t}+t/3$ and claims it satisfies the equation as well.
  • Another participant points out typographical errors in the calculations, suggesting that the first function should be represented as $3 \cdot (t/3)$ and that $3e^{-t}$ was copied twice in the second function's verification.
  • A subsequent post reiterates the verification of the functions while acknowledging the same typographical errors noted earlier.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the correctness of the verification process, although there are noted typographical errors. The discussion does not resolve the implications of these errors on the overall verification.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to potential typographical errors that may affect the clarity of the verification process, but does not resolve whether these errors impact the correctness of the solutions.

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$\textsf{ Verify the following given functions is a solution of the differential equation}\\ \\$
$y''''+4y'''+3y=t\\$
$y_1(t)=t/3$
\begin{align*}
(t/3)''''+4(t/3)'''+(t/3)&=t\\
0+0+t&=t
\end{align*}
$y_2(t)=e^{-t}+t/3$
\begin{align*}
(e^{-t}+t/3)''''+4(e^{-t}+t/3)'''+3(e^{-t}+t/3)&=t\\
e^{-t}-4e^{-t}+3e^{-t}+3e^{-t}+t&=t\\
t&=t
\end{align*}

so is it Raj now?

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A bunch of typos but it's correct. First one it's $3 \cdot (t/3)$, and second one you copied $3e^{-t}$ twice.
 
$\textsf{ Verify the following given functions is a solution of the differential equation}\\ \\$
$y''''+4y'''+3y=t\\$
$y_1(t)=t/3$
\begin{align*}
(t/3)''''+4(t/3)'''+3(t/3)&=t\\
0+0+t&=t
\end{align*}
$y_2(t)=e^{-t}+t/3$
\begin{align*}
(e^{-t}+t/3)''''+4(e^{-t}+t/3)'''+3(e^{-t}+t/3)&=t\\
e^{-t}-4e^{-t}+3e^{-t}+t&=t\\
t&=t
\end{align*}
 
Rido12 said:
A bunch of typos but it's correct. First one it's $3 \cdot (t/3)$, and second one you copied $3e^{-t}$ twice.
mahalo
 

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