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For the following differential equation find all numbers r, real and complex, such that e^(rx) is a solution; find two linearly independent real solutions: (D^2 - 3D + 2) y = 0

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This shows how to find solutions of a differential equation that fit given characteristics.

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Look for the solution in the form y = e^(rx)
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