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The problem presented is about the "Principio de superposición" (Principle of Superposition) for linear homogeneous differential equations with constant coefficients. It provides the general form of such equations:

\[
a_n(x)y^{(n)} + a_{n-1}(x)y^{(n-1)} + \cdots + a_1(x)y' + a_0(x)y = 0
\]

### Superposition Principle:
If \( y_1, y_2, \ldots, y_k \) are solutions of a homogeneous linear differential equation (EDLH) with constant coefficients over a given interval, then any linear combination of these solutions is also a solution. That is:

\[
y = c_1 y_1 + c_2 y_2 + \cdots + c_k y_k
\]

where \( c_1, c_2, \ldots, c_k \) are arbitrary constants.

### Given Functions:
The problem provides two specific solutions for the second-order homogeneous linear differential equation:

\[
y_1 = e^{2x}, \quad y_2 = e^{3x}
\]

The task is to find another solution based on the superposition principle.

### Applying Superposition:
A linear combination of these solutions would take the form:

\[
y = c_1 e^{2x} + c_2 e^{3x}
\]

The possible solutions provided are:

- A. \( y = 5e^{2x} - 4e^{3x} \)
- B. \( y = 2xe^{2x} + 3xe^{3x} \)
- C. \( y = xe^{2x} \)
- D. \( y = 3xe^{3x} \)

### Analysis:
The general solution should be a linear combination of the given solutions \( y_1 = e^{2x} \) and \( y_2 = e^{3x} \), which implies that the coefficients should not involve terms that multiply \( x \) unless we are considering a variation of parameters or solving a non-homogeneous equation.

- **Option A**: This is a linear combination of \( e^{2x} \) and \( e^{3x} \), which fits the form \( c_1 e^{2x} + c_2 e^{3x} \). This is a valid solution by the superposition principle.
  
- **Option B**: This involves terms with \( x \) multiplied by the exponential functions, which suggests it might be related to a solution for a non-homogeneous equation. Thus, this does not fit the superposition principle as described.

- **Option C** and **Option D**: These involve \( xe^{2x} \) and \( xe^{3x} \), which again suggest different forms, potentially for higher-order equations or solutions involving repeated roots.

### Correct Answer:
The correct answer is **A. \( y = 5e^{2x} - 4e^{3x} \)**, as it directly follows from the principle of superposition for linear homogeneous differential equations.

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Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:
1. What conditions are necessary for the principle of superposition to apply to differential equations?
2. How would the solution change if the equation were non-homogeneous?
3. What are the steps to solve second-order linear homogeneous differential equations?
4. How do repeated roots affect the general solution of such equations?
5. Can the superposition principle be applied to non-linear differential equations?

**Tip:** When solving linear differential equations, always verify if the equation is homogeneous or non-homogeneous, as it changes the form of the general solution!

Si y1, y2, ..., yk son soluciones de la EDLH con coeficientes constantes en un determinado intervalo, entonces toda función de la forma y = c1*y1 + c2*y2 + ... + ck*yk es también una solución. Se sabe que las funciones y1 = e^(2x) y y2 = e^(3x) son solución de una ecuación diferencial lineal homogénea con coeficientes constantes de segundo orden. De acuerdo al principio de superposición otra solución para dicha ecuación diferencial es:

Explore the superposition principle for homogeneous linear differential equations with constant coefficients. Understand how to find general solutions using given functions like y1 = e^(2x) and y2 = e^(3x). Suitable for university-level students studying differential equations.

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