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Frobenius & Special Functions · Challenge problem

The equation xy′′+(1−x)y′+2y=0xy'' + (1-x)y' + 2y = 0 has a double indicial root r=0r=0 at x=0x=0 and a polynomial Frobenius solution y=a0+a1x+a2x2y = a_0 + a_1x + a_2x^2 normalised by a0=1a_0=1. This polynomial has two real roots. Find the larger one. Give an exact answer.