Differential equations can be classified and solved using various methods based on their characteristics. For second-order differential equations, solutions often involve determining the roots of the characteristic polynomial, which can be real, complex, or repeated.
Solution for non-homogeneous: y(t) = (homogenous solution) + (particular solution)
Repeated Roots
Solution: y(t) = c1e^(r1t) + c2te^(r2t)
Solve using eigenvectors and eigenvalues if the O.D.E. can be written as a system of first order differential equations; otherwise, use laplace transforms.