Oscillatory behavior of third-order nonlinear differential equations with mixed neutral terms

Abstract

This paper deals with the oscillation of third-order nonlinear differential equations with neutral terms involving positive and negative nonlinear parts. An example is provided to illustrate the results.

Keywords

• oscillation
• third order
• mixed neutral term
• neutral differential equations

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