Series solution near an ordinary point

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The discussion revolves around finding series solutions to a differential equation, specifically focusing on the derivatives of a function at a point. The subject area is differential equations, particularly initial value problems.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are attempting to determine the derivatives of a function at a specific point based on an initial value problem. Questions arise regarding the validity of the proposed solutions and the correctness of the derivatives calculated.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different aspects of the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the structure of the differential equation, but there is no explicit consensus on the correctness of the derivatives or the initial conditions being used.

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There are indications of confusion regarding the initial conditions and the expected values of the derivatives, with some participants questioning the assumptions made in their calculations.

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some help with series solutions

I'm needing help on series solutions. It's been a while since I worked on them.

Find
[tex]\phi''(x_{0})[/tex]
[tex]\phi'''(x_{0})[/tex]
[tex]\phi''''(x_{0})[/tex]


y"+xy'+y=0; y(0)=1. y'(0)=0
 
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is [itex]\phi (x)[/itex] a solution of the initial value problem?

if it its then start with

[tex]\phi '' (x) + x \phi ' (x) +\phi (x) = 0[/tex]
 
and
[tex]\phi'''(x)+ x\phi''(x)+ \phi'(x)= 0[/tex]
[tex]\phi''''(x)+ x\phi'''(x)+ \phi''(x)= 0[/tex]
 
I have a question that involves using those derivatives. It's asks to determine the values at those derivatives with y(0)=1, y'(0)=1

When I used those numbers I didn't get the correct answer, which is -1, 0, 3. I think the derivatives are wrong.
 

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