Diff Eq- Convolutions and state-free solution

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Homework Statement



Find the state-free solution

yii+4yi+29y=0
y2+4y+29=f(t)

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I know I have to find the impulse-response, e(t), which is 1/5e^-2t sin(5t).

The Attempt at a Solution



The state-free solutions is the convolution of e and f(t). This is the part I'm confused about, because there is only one example given in my book. Do I integrate the product of e(t-u) and f(u)?
1/5e-2t sin(5t)*y2 +4y2 +29y
 
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What's f(t)? It seems to appear out of nowhere.
 
sorry, f(t) is y2+4y+29
 
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