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Differential EquationsChallengeThe Wronskian & Variation of Parameters

The Wronskian & Variation of Parameters · Challenge problem

Using variation of parameters, a particular solution of y ′′+y=sec⁡ty\,\prime\prime + y = \sec t is yp=tsin⁡t+cos⁡tln⁡∣cos⁡t∣y_p = t\sin t + \cos t\ln|\cos t|. Verify and compute yp(0)y_p(0).