Power series solutions to differential equations

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The discussion focuses on solving differential equations using power series, specifically employing the method of Frobenius. The regular singular points identified are 0 and -2. The user expresses uncertainty about differentiating the power series term by term and equating coefficients to find a solution. The method of Frobenius is confirmed as the appropriate approach for this type of problem.

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Homework Statement



I'm revising at the moment and a bit stumped on question 4 http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/system/files/attachments/AC104.pdf

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I think for the first part of the question, the regular singular points are 0 and -2.

However, I am unsure as to how to tackle the next part. I have assumed it is ok to differentiate the power series term by term and have done so and subbed it back into the original equation, now I feel like I need to equate coefficients, but I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. If you could point me in the right direction I'd be really grateful :).
 
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This is the method of Frobenius, there are examples everywhere on the net.
 
Thanks :) I get it now.
 

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