\(y'\) is the first derivative of \(y\)
\(y''\) is the second derivative of \(y\)
OpenStudy (kanwal32):
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OpenStudy (mathmale):
As I see it, you have two choices: Actually solve the D. E. (as you're trying to now), or check out each of the four given answers to determine which satisfies the given D. E.
The D. E. is \[y''-\sqrt{5}y=0\]
So, supposing we were checking out possible solution #1:
1) Find the 2nd derivative, y'', of that possible solution.
2. Substitute your result for y'' in the D. E.
3. subst. y=possible solution #1 into the D. E.
4. Determine whether or not the D. E. is true after these substitutions have been made.