Non exact differential equation, initial value problem

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Homework Statement


I am trying to solve the following:
y'''-9y'=54x-9-20e^2x with y(0)=8, y'(0)=5, y''(0)=38

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The Attempt at a Solution


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The right answer is:
y= 2+2e^3x+2e^(-3x)-3x^2+x+2e^2x

I am only wrong on the coefficients C2 and C3. Where did I mess up in my solution?
 
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When computing ##y'## at the top of the second you are missing the constant ##1## coming from ##(x)'##=1.