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Numerical Methods: Euler to Runge–Kutta · Challenge problem

Euler's method with h=12h = \dfrac{1}{2} is applied to y′=−yy' = -y, y(0)=1y(0) = 1. The computed values yny_n at tn=n2t_n = \dfrac{n}{2} lie exactly on the solution of a different equation y′=μyy' = \mu y, y(0)=1y(0) = 1. Find μ\mu.