Find the solution of the equation using a given f(x)

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Homework Statement



I have the heat equation \frac{\partial u}{\partial t} = k \frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial x^2}

where u(x,0) = f(x) and f(x) = \frac{sin(x)}{x}

use the expression of the Fourier Integral to calculate u(x,t).

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Do I simply plug this into the general product solution for u(x,t)??
 
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When you get your solution for u(x,t), put t=0 and then equate that to sin(x)/x.
 
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