DiffEqHomogeneous

2nd-Order Constant Coefficient ODE (Homogeneous)

Solve ay″ + by′ + cy = 0 using the characteristic equation ar² + br + c = 0.

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Inputs

a (y″)

b (y′)

c (y)

Initial Condition y(0) = y₀

Initial Condition y′(0) = y₁

Results

Characteristic Equation

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Discriminant D = b² − 4ac

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Roots

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General Solution

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Particular Solution (with ICs)

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