Solving System of Two Differential Equations

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The discussion focuses on solving a system of two differential equations represented as (2D+5)x - (2D+3)y = t and (D-2)x + (D+2)y = 0. Participants highlight the importance of correctly deriving the characteristic equation to find the complementary solution. The use of the Quadratic Formula is deemed ineffective in this context, indicating a need for a different approach to determine the general solution of the system.

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Homework Statement

Find General Solution of the Following System

(2D+5)x - (2D+3)y = t

(D-2)x + (D+2)y = 0


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Using the Quadratic Formula I get nothing so I am not sure what the complementary solution is.

After this what do I do to find the General Solution?
 
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tsslaporte said:
Homework Statement

Find General Solution of the Following System

(2D+5)x - (2D+3)y = t

(D-2)x + (D+2)y = 0


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32294083/Emath/New%20Doc%203_1.jpg


Using the Quadratic Formula I get nothing so I am not sure what the complementary solution is.

After this what do I do to find the General Solution?

Start over: your "characteristic equation" is wrong, so far as I can make out. You really should type this stuff out; your writing is borderline unreadable.
 
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