Solve the differential equation

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The discussion focuses on solving differential equations, specifically using boundary conditions to determine constants in the solution. An example provided illustrates the function ##r(y) = Ae^y + Be^{-y}##, where setting the boundary condition to ##A=0## simplifies the equation. This method is crucial for finding particular solutions in differential equations.

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If, for example, your ##r(y)## was, to make up an example, something of the form ##Ae^y+Be^{-y}## you could use a boundary condition like that to say ##A=0##.