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Series Solutions · Hard problem

The equation y′′+(1+x2)y=0y'' + (1+x^2)y = 0 has the power-series solution with y(0)=1y(0)=1, y′(0)=0y'(0)=0. Because the equation is unchanged under x→−xx \to -x and y′(0)=0y'(0)=0, only even powers of xx appear. Find a2+a4a_2 + a_4. Express your answer as a common fraction.