Find r(t): Given Initial Conditions

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Homework Statement


Given [tex]\vec{}[/tex]r"(t)= 6i-4cos (2t)j+ 9e3tk,
r'[tex]\vec{}[/tex] (0)= 4i +3k and r[tex]\vec{}[/tex](0)=j+k, find r[tex]\vec{}[/tex](t).

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The Attempt at a Solution



I will appreciate any ideas how to start this problem. Thank you.
 
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mamma_mia66 said:

Homework Statement


Given [tex]\vec{}[/tex]r"(t)= 6i-4cos (2t)j+ 9e3tk,
r'[tex]\vec{}[/tex] (0)= 4i +3k and r[tex]\vec{}[/tex](0)=j+k, find r[tex]\vec{}[/tex](t).

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I will appreciate any ideas how to start this problem. Thank you.
If r(t) = x(t)i + y(t)j + z(t)k, then r''(t) = x''(t)i + y''(t)j + z''(t)k.

How you would you normally solve x''(t)=6 for x(t), given x'(0) and x(0) ?

What is troubling you?
 
I get it now. I need to integrate the given. Thank you.