The order and degree of the differential equation \[ \left( \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} \right)^2 + \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2 = x \sin \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right) \] are :

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Given that the solution of \[ \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + \alpha \frac{dy}{dx} + \beta y = -e^{-x} \] is \[ y(x) = C_1 e^{-x} + C_2 e^{2x} + x e^{-x}, \] find the values of $\alpha$ and $\beta$.

Answer 1

The order of the differential equation is identified by the highest derivative of $y$ with respect to $x$. In this case, the highest derivative is $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$, which indicates an order of 2. The degree of this differential equation is undefined because it contains derivatives raised to non-integer powers.

The order and degree of the differential equation \[ \left( \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} \right)^2 + \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2 = x \sin \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right) \] are :

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The Correct Option is C

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