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If y1​ and y2​ are linearly independent solutions of t2y′′+4y′+(5+t)y=0 and if W(y1​,y2​)(1)=2, find W(y1​,y2​)(2). Round your answer to two decimal places. W(y1​,y2​)(2)=

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To find W(y1, y2)(2), we need to calculate the Wronskian of the solutions y1 and y2 at t = 2.



The Wronskian of two functions is given by the determinant of a matrix. In this case, the functions y1 and y2 are the solutions to the differential equation t^2y'' + 4y' + (5 + t)y = 0.

Let's denote y1 = y1(t) and y2 = y2(t). The Wronskian W(y1, y2) is given by:

W(y1, y2) = | y1 y2 |
| y1' y2' |

To find the Wronskian at t = 2, we need to substitute t = 2 into the functions and their derivatives.

First, we need to find y1'(t) and y2'(t) by taking the derivatives of y1 and y2, respectively.

Next, substitute t = 2 into y1, y2, y1', and y2' to obtain the values:

y1(2), y2(2), y1'(2), y2'(2).

Finally, substitute these values into the Wronskian formula:

W(y1, y2)(2) = | y1(2) y2(2) |
| y1'(2) y2'(2) |

Remember to round the answer to two decimal places as specified.

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