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Frobenius & Special Functions · Easy problem

The Cauchy–Euler equation 4x2y′′+8xy′+y=04x^2y'' + 8xy' + y = 0 has a repeated root when you substitute y=xry = x^r. Find that root. Express your answer as a common fraction.