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Nonhomogeneous Equations & Resonance · Hard problem

The equation y′′+9y=8cos⁡ty''+9y=8\cos t is solved with y′(0)=0y'(0)=0 and some y(0)y(0) to be chosen. Find the value of y(0)y(0) for which the resulting motion is purely the steady oscillation cos⁡t\cos t, with no leftover oscillation at the natural frequency 33.