A standard form of Complex Frequency can only have two terms?

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The discussion centers on the standard form of complex frequency, represented as v(t) = K1e^(s1t) + K2e^(s2t). The user queries whether an alternative expression, v(t) = K1e^s1 + K1e^s2 - K2e^s3 - K2e^s4, is valid. Clarification is provided that it is indeed correct to have more than one pair of terms in complex frequency expressions, although the notation used may lead to confusion.

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Standard from book:

v(t)=K1e^(s1t)+K2e^(s2t)

Can I have this below instead?

v(t)=K1e^s1 + K1e^s2 - K2e^s3 - K2e^s4

I'm really confused, I sometimes get this when I do calculations.

Any ideas? Thanks!
 
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It's correct to have more than one pair, figured out.
 
I would have tried to help, but I wasn't 100% sure on the notation you're using or what is the specific meaning behind your question.
 

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