Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-467-0

Chapter 10 - The Laplace Transform and Some Elementary Applications - 10.10 Chapter Review - Additional Problems - Page 720: 39

Answer

$y(t)=(t-4)e^{-(t-4)}u_4(t)$

Work Step by Step

Taking the Laplace transform of both sides of the given differential equation and imposing the initial conditions yields: $[s^2(Y)-sY(0)-y'(0)]+2[s(Y)-Y(0)]+Y(s)=e^{-4s}\\ s(Y)(s^2+2s+1)=e^{-4s}$ which implies that: $Y(s)=\frac{e^{-4s}}{(s+1)^2}$ Taking the inverse Laplace transform of both sides gives $y(t)=L^{-1}[\frac{e^{-4s}}{(s+1)^2}]$ We finally obtain $y(t)=(t-4)e^{-(t-4)}u_4(t)$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.