Troubleshooting Derive 6 for a BV Problem

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The discussion focuses on troubleshooting the use of Derive 6 for solving a boundary value problem involving a second-order differential equation. The user is attempting to apply the DSOLVE2_BV function but is not obtaining the correct results. There is a suggestion that solving the problem by hand using the method of variation of parameters could be effective, despite the complexity of the required integrals. The conversation highlights the challenges of using computer algebra systems for specific differential equations. Overall, the thread emphasizes the need for clarity in inputting equations and understanding solution methods.
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i'm not sure if this is the right place but I'm trying to get my head around derive 6 and i have a couple of questions that don't seem to be coming out right...

d^{2}y/dx^{2} + 8dy/dx + 16y = (4e^{-4x})(sinx+cosx)^{2} ; y(0)=y'(0)=0


so i inputed DSOLVE2_BV(8, 16, (4·^(- 4·x))·(SIN(x) + COS(x)) ∧ 2, x, 0, 0)

but its not throwing up the right answer?
 
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Are you doing this by hand or computer? If you're solving it by hand, note that the variation of parameters works here; only problem is that the integrals you have to solve for the particular solutions can be rather difficult, though doable.
 
trying by computer, using a program called derive
 
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