Video shows an example of solving a second order linear homogeneous differential equation. Includes how to write the solution in a general form using the properties of homogeneous equations shown in the previous video. Briefly discusses...

Video first explains what 2nd order linear differential equations are, then shows that a constant times a known solution to a 2nd order linear homogenous differential equation is also a solution and that the sum of two known solutions is...

Video shows example of solving a second order linear homogeneous differential equation when the characteristic equation has repeated roots. Includes using initial conditions to find a particular solution. [8:52]