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Frobenius & Special Functions · Challenge problem

The Cauchy–Euler equation x2y′′+bxy′+4y=0x^2y'' + bxy' + 4y = 0 switches between its three behavior types (distinct real roots, a repeated root, or complex roots) at exactly two values of bb. Find the sum of those two values.