Mark M. answered 03/26/23
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y = Ce-5t + e2
y' = -5Ce-5t
y" = 25Ce-5t
y" + 6y' = 25Ce-5t - 30Ce-5t = -5Ce-5t
-5y + 5e2 = -5(Ce-5t + e2) + 5e2 = -5Ce-5t
Since y = Ce-5t + e2 satisfies the given differential equation, y = Ce-5t + e2 is a solution.