Finding Inverse Laplace Transforms with Residue Method

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The discussion focuses on finding the inverse Laplace transform of the function F(s) = (5s - 2) / (s²(s - 1)(s + 2)) using the residue method. The user successfully decomposed the function into partial fractions, identifying k1, k2, and k3 as 1. However, confusion arises regarding the additional constant -2 in the textbook answer, which the user believes should be zero based on previous coursework in control theory. Clarification on the role of k4 in this context is sought.

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Homework Statement


Inverse laplace transforms

F(s)=\frac{5s-2}{s^{2}(s-1)(s+2)}


Homework Equations


Residue technique

The Attempt at a Solution



F(s)=\frac{5s-2}{s^{2}(s-1)(s+2)} = \frac{k1}{s^{2}} + \frac{k2}{s-1} + \frac{k3}{s+2}

I solved for K1,K2, and K3, which all came to be 1.

answer=e^{t}+e^{-2t}+t
textbook answer = e^{t}+e^{-2t}+t -2

Can someone explain to me how did the -2 come?
 
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It is very important that I know this. I was told that there was a k4 at the end but for problems we did in control theory class k4 was said to be 0 always and we took it as a rule.

So I need to know where this -2 came from.
 

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