Find the values of the parameter r for which the function y
Find the values of the parameter r for which the function y = e^rx is a solution of the equation y\" - 11y\' + 30 y = 0.
Solution
We substitute y=e^{rx} and get
r^2-11r+30=0
r^2-5r-6r+30=0
r(r-5)-6(r-5)=0
(r-5)(r-6)=0
r=5,6
So for r=5 and 6 y=e^{rx} is solution to given equation.
