Consider the linear homogeneous second order ODE 3y''-11y'-4y=0 A) Write out the characteristic equation corresponding to the differential equation. B) Solve the characteristic equation and write out the general solution to the equation.  (solve by factoring, completing the square, or use the quadratic equation)

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Consider the linear homogeneous second order ODE

3y''-11y'-4y=0

A) Write out the characteristic equation corresponding to the differential equation.

B) Solve the characteristic equation and write out the general solution to the equation.  (solve by factoring, completing the square, or use the quadratic equation)

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