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Frobenius & Special Functions · Challenge problem

The equation x2y′′+5xy′+ky=0x^2y'' + 5xy' + ky = 0 has a repeated indicial root for exactly one value of kk. Using that value of kk, solve the equation with y(1)=2y(1)=2, y′(1)=−1y'(1)=-1, and find y(2)y(2). Express your answer in terms of ln⁡2\ln 2.