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Existence of solutions for nonlinear fractional three-point boundary value problems at resonance

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In this paper, we discuss the existence of solutions for a three-point boundary value problem of fractional differential equations. Some uniqueness and existence results of solutions are established. Our results are based on the coincidence degree theory.

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Zhang, Y., Bai, Z. Existence of solutions for nonlinear fractional three-point boundary value problems at resonance. J. Appl. Math. Comput. 36, 417–440 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12190-010-0411-x

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