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Differential EquationsEasyThe Wronskian & Variation of Parameters

The Wronskian & Variation of Parameters · Easy problem

To solve y′′−y=4ety''-y=4e^{t} by variation of parameters with y1=ety_1=e^{t}, y2=e−ty_2=e^{-t}, one uses u2′=y1 gW(y1,y2)u_2'=\dfrac{y_1\,g}{W(y_1,y_2)} where g=4etg=4e^{t}. Find u2′(0)u_2'(0).