For the second order differential equation: (1-x²)y" - 2xy'+ 2y = 0 a) Find the Wronskian. 5) Given that y(x) = x is one of the solutions of this equation, derive the second solution as x 1+x 2₂(x)=1- for-1

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For the second order differential equation:
(1-x²)y" - 2xy'+ 2y = 0
a) Find the Wronskian.
5) Given that y(x) = x is one of the solutions of this equation, derive the second solution as
x
3₂ (x)=1--
1+x
1-x
for-1<x< 1. (Hint: You can use the method of reduction of order.)
Transcribed Image Text:For the second order differential equation: (1-x²)y" - 2xy'+ 2y = 0 a) Find the Wronskian. 5) Given that y(x) = x is one of the solutions of this equation, derive the second solution as x 3₂ (x)=1-- 1+x 1-x for-1<x< 1. (Hint: You can use the method of reduction of order.)
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