The Values of M for Which $y = x ^ { m }$

question 33

Multiple Choice

The values of m for which $y = x ^ { m }$ is a solution of $x ^ { 2 } y ^ { \prime \prime } - 5 x y ^ { \prime } + 8 y = 0$ are

• A) 2 and 4
• B) \(- 2\) and \(- 4\)
• C) 3 and 5
• D) 2 and 3
• E) 1 and 5

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