Some properties of third-order differential equations with mixed arguments (Q355731)

Summary: We offer a new comparison the principle for deducing properties of third-order differential equations with mixed arguments \[ (r(t)[x'(t)]^\gamma)'' + q(t)f(x(\tau(t))) + p(t)h(x(\sigma(t))) = 0 \] from those of the corresponding differential equations, without deviating arguments. The presented technique permits to extend immediately the results known for an equation without deviating arguments to a more general equation with advanced and delay arguments.