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Second-Order Linear Equations · Challenge problem

The solution of y′′+by′+cy=0y'' + by' + cy = 0 with y(0)=0y(0) = 0 and y′(0)=1y'(0) = 1 has its first positive zero at t=1t = 1, where y′(1)=−e−2y'(1) = -e^{-2}. Find cc.