Fourier Series without complex

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The discussion focuses on finding the Fourier series of the function f(t) = e^(-t) over the interval [0, 2] with a period T = 2, specifically without using complex numbers. The user attempted to extend the function to be even over the interval [-2, 2], which altered the problem's parameters and led to incorrect results. Key issues identified include the absence of sine and cosine terms in the user's summation and the necessity of presenting detailed work to facilitate accurate feedback.

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Homework Statement


The problem is finding the Fourier series of f(t) = e^(-t) from [0,2] where T=2 and without using complex solution.
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Homework Equations


f(t) = a0/2 + ∑ (anCos(nωt) +bnsin(nωt)
NOT using f(t) = ∑dne^(inωt)

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried once but got completely wrong answer.
it was ∑(4*(-1)n+1*e-2+n2π2*e-2*(-1)n+1+4+n2π2) / n2π2

When I graphed this up in my texas it showed like a barcode which is definitely wrong.
When I got this solution what I did was extending the function f(t) to be even from [-2,2] and T=4 and went from there so all the bn would be equal to zero but that was as far as I got. What am I doing wrong here?

Thank you :)
 
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One thing you're doing wrong is extending the function and changing the period. You're solving a different problem than the one that was given.

As far as your current attempt, you have no sines and cosines in your summation. That's one obvious problem. In any case, you need to show your work. Simply posting an incorrect answer is next to useless. We can't tell where you went wrong if you don't show us what you did.
 

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