Session Overview
In this session we consider constant coefficient linear DE’s with polynomial input. The method of undetermined coefficients says to try a polynomial solution leaving the coefficients “undetermined.” Then substitute this trial solution into the DE and solve for the coefficients. |
Session Activities
Read the course notes:
- Undetermined Coefficients: Introduction (PDF)
- Polynomial Input: The Method of Undetermined Coefficients (PDF)
- What Can Go Wrong (PDF)
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Session Activities
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Complete the practice problems:
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