Trying to use variation of parameters

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The discussion centers on applying the variation of parameters method to the system of differential equations defined by x' = x + 3y^3 and y' = -3y. The user is attempting to utilize the fundamental matrix F(t) and the function g(t) = 3y^3 in the variation of parameters formula. However, a key insight is that the system is not linear due to the presence of the term 3y^3, which complicates the application of this method. The user is advised to reconsider their approach since variation of parameters is typically applicable to linear systems.

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Consider, x' = x + 3y^3
y' = -3y

I am trying to use the fundamental matrix, F(t), and 3y^3 as my g(t) in order to plug into the variation of parameters formula...

Xp = F(t) * \integral{ F(t)^-1 * g(t) } ,

Am I going about this the wrong way?

I am trying to get something in a form that I recognize, like

[tex]X' = \begin{pmatrix}1 & 0 \\ 0 & -3\end{pmatrix} <br /> <br /> \begin{pmatrix}C_1 \\ C_2\end{pmatrix} <br /> <br /> + \begin{pmatrix} 3y^3 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} <br /> [/tex]

Can I make that work?
 
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Um, what does variation of parameters got to do with this one? Your system of DE isn't linear to begin with; look at the DE for x'
 

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