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Multiple solutions of difference and partial difference equations with Lidstone conditions. (English) Zbl 0973.39001

Criteria for the existence of double and triple positive solutions of the Lidstone boundary value problem are established. Two examples are also given to show the importance of these results.

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39A10 Additive difference equations
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