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The general solution of d²y/dx² + y = 0 (auxiliary equation m² + 1 = 0):

Answer: y = A sinx + B cosx.

  • A y = A sinx + B cosx
  • B y = Ae<sup>x</sup> + Be<sup>-x</sup>
  • C y = (A+Bx)e<sup>x</sup>
  • D y = Ae<sup>ix</sup>

Correct answer: A. y = A sinx + B cosx

Explanation: Auxiliary: m² = -1, m = ±i. CF for complex roots ±αi: y = A cos(αx) + B sin(αx). Here α=1.

Family of Solution Curves: y = Ax²Each value of the constant A gives ONE particular curve from the family

The general solution y=Ax² represents an entire FAMILY of curves, one for each value of the arbitrary constant A; a particular solution (fixed by an initial condition) selects exactly one curve from this family.

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