If $y_1$ and $y_2$ are linearly independent solutions of $t^2y'' + 4y' + (2+t)y = 0$ and if $W(y_1, y_2)(1) = 2$, find $W(y_1, y_2)(5)$. \ Round your answer to two decimal places.
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The Wronskian, W(y, y'), is given by the determinant of the matrix formed by the solutions y and y' and their derivatives. W(y, y') = | y y' | | y' y'' | In this case, y and y' are linearly independent solutions, so their Wronskian is Show more…
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