For a second order linear homogeneous ordinary differential equation with constant coeffi- cients, if the characteristic equation has no real roots, then we cannot solve the equation.

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For a second order linear homogeneo us_ordinary differential equation with constant coeffi-
cients, if the characteristic equation has no real roots, then we cannot solve the equation.
Transcribed Image Text:For a second order linear homogeneo us_ordinary differential equation with constant coeffi- cients, if the characteristic equation has no real roots, then we cannot solve the equation.
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