Problem 45: Prove that the set of all solutions to the DE $y\text{'}+9y=4x^2$ is NOT a vector space.
Problem 45: Prove that the set of all solutions to the DE $y\text{'}+9y=4x^2$ is NOT a vector space over $\R$
Solution: Given $\V = \{y:y'+9y=4x^2\}$
I. Properties under addition
i. Closure Property
Let $u,v \in \V$ then $u'+9u=4x^2$ and $v'+9v=4x^2$
\begin{align*}
u+v = (u+v)'+9(u+v) \\
= (u'+v')+ 9(u+v)\\
= u'+9u+v'+9v\\
= 4x^2+4x^2=8x^2 \ne 4x^2\\
\therefore u+v \notin \V.
\end{align*}
$\Rightarrow \V$ is not closed under addition.
Hence, $\V$ is NOT a vector space.
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