What is the derivation of 2e^{2t}\sin{t} in Laplace transform?

In summary, The problem involves finding the inverse Laplace transform of a rational function. The correct form is e^{2t}\cos{t}-2e^{2t}\sin{t}, which includes a term of -2e^{2t}\sin{t}. This term is necessary to account for the (s+2) in the numerator of the cannonical form. The person asking the question missed some Diff Eq material and is grateful for the help provided on the Q&A forum.
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OK, here's the problem

[tex]L^{-1}\{\frac{s}{s^2+4s+5}\}[/tex]

What I did:
[tex]L^{-1}\{\frac{s}{(s+2)^2+1}\}[/tex]

[tex]=e^{2t}\cos{t}[/tex]

The book says:
[tex]=e^{2t}\cos{t}-2e^{2t}\sin{t}[/tex]


Where did the [itex]2e^{2t}\sin{t}[/itex] come from?

Mahalo.
 
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Mathematica is saying that it's neither of those...

cookiemonster
 
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The cannonical form has an (s+2) in the numerator, not just s (so your invesrse transform calculation was actually incorrect). In order to account for that, you have to add another rational function that has a numerator of -2, which just happens to be (-2) times the cannonical form with sin instead of cos.
 
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Thanks a lot. I missed about a month of Diff Eq due to illness and an auto accident so I've been learning it all on my own. I appreciate the Q&A forum here and all those who help out.
 

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