(b) Show that the u(x, t) can be written as u(x, t) = 0(x – at) + 4(x + at), where o and are arbitrary functions.

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I was able to figure out part (a).  I only need help on part (b).

(a) Show that the wave equation
a?urr = Utt
can be reduced to the form uen
= 0 by the change of variables § = x – at, n = x+ at.
(b) Show that the u(x,t) can be written as
u(x, t) = 6(x – at) + 4(x+ at),
where o and b are arbitrary functions.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Show that the wave equation a?urr = Utt can be reduced to the form uen = 0 by the change of variables § = x – at, n = x+ at. (b) Show that the u(x,t) can be written as u(x, t) = 6(x – at) + 4(x+ at), where o and b are arbitrary functions.
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