Suppose that y1 = e x and y2 = e −x are the solution of a homogenous linear differential equations. Explain why y1 = cosh x and y2 = sinh x are also solutions of the equation?

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Chapter11: Differential Equations
Section11.1: Solutions Of Elementary And Separable Differential Equations
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Suppose that y1 = e

x and y2 = e

−x are the solution of a homogenous linear differential
equations. Explain why y1 = cosh x and y2 = sinh x are also solutions of the equation?

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