Solution to Exercise: Fundamental Matrix for System of ODEs

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The discussion focuses on deriving a fundamental matrix for the system of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) defined by the equations x'(t) = -y(t) and y'(t) = 20x(t) - 4y(t). The solution provided includes two fundamental solutions: v1(t) = e^(2t)cos(4t)[1;4] + e^(2t)sin(4t)[-1;-2] and v2(t) = e^(2t)cos(4t)[1;4] + e^(2t)sin(4t)[0;-4]. Key steps to solve the exercise include writing the system in matrix form, finding the eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and comparing the results with given multiple-choice options.

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Hi, Please can someone help me on how to do this exercise.


Give a fundamental matrix for the system:
{x'(t)=-y(t)
{y'(t)=20x(t)-4y(t)


the solution is like:
{v1(t)=e2t*cos(4t)[1;4]+e2t*sin(4t)[-1;-2], v2(t)=e2t*cos(4t)[1;4]+e2t*sin(4t)[0;-4]}

[1;4]...are colunm vectors.
IT is just a form sample since it is a multiple choice question, I just took one solution to show you what it might look like.

Thank you,
B
 
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Assuming it's a standard type qu...

1. Write the system in matrix form.
2. Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
3. Compare with the multiple choice of general forms you have.
 

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