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Series Solutions · Challenge problem

Let y=∑n=0∞anxny = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^n be the power-series solution of y′′+xy′+y=0y'' + x y' + y = 0 with y(0)=1y(0) = 1, y′(0)=0y'(0) = 0. Find the exact value of the sum of this series at x=2x = 2.