SHM ODE Problem: Finding Y General

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Homework Statement



I've got

y'' - ω2y = sin(ωx) + sinh(ωx) where y(a) = A, y(b) = B

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The Attempt at a Solution



Yc = C1 Sinh(ωx) + C2 Cosh(ωx)

and I got my Yp to be -1/2*sin(ωx) + 1/2*sinh(ωx)

I'm not sure about getting the Y general. Any pointers?

Thanks
 
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