Question

why is d^3 y/dt^3 +t(dy/dt) +(cos^2 t)y=t^3 considered linear? can someone explain this to me please

Answer 1

it's linear in y.


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http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/DE/DE.aspx

Answer 2

if you look up the definition of linear differential equation on that site, it explains it very well.

Answer 3

you there?

Answer 4

thank you! :)