Inverse Laplacetransform, can't find fitting formula

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the inverse Laplace transform of the expression (3s+7)/(s^2+2s-2). Participants are exploring methods to manipulate the expression into a suitable form for applying known transform pairs.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to split the expression into two parts for analysis. Some participants suggest completing the square to simplify the polynomial. Others express uncertainty about the availability of hyperbolic functions in their transform tables and inquire about alternative methods.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively engaging with the problem, proposing different approaches to reach a solution. There is a focus on transforming the expression and checking assumptions about available resources, such as transform tables. No consensus has been reached, but various lines of reasoning are being explored.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention constraints regarding the types of functions available in their transform tables, which may limit their approaches. The discussion reflects a collaborative effort to navigate these constraints while seeking a solution.

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Homework Statement



Inverse Laplacetransform (3s+7)/(s^2+2s-2)


Homework Equations



(3s+7)/(s^2+2s-2)



The Attempt at a Solution



Split into 3s/(s^2+2s-2) and 7/(s^2+2s-2).

I can't find a fitting transformpair(I use tables/formulas).
 
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Let's complete the square of the polynomial equation to get it into a form that we can use.

s^2 + 2s -2 = (s+1)^2 -3

Now, we have

3s/[(s+1)^2 -3] + 7/[(s+1)^2 -3]
= 3(s+1)/[(s+1)^2 -3] + 4/[(s+1)^2 -3]
invLaplace => 3(e^-t)hcos(rad3*t) + (4/rad3)(e^-t)hsin(rad3*t)
 
I don't have hyperbolicus functions in my transformtable, is there any other way?
 
Yes, we can use the definition of sinh and cosh.

Hyperbolic sine: (e^2x - 1)/(2e^x)
Hyperbolic cosine: (e^2x + 1)/(2e^x)

3(e^-t)[(e^2rad3(t) + 1)/(2e^rad3(t))] + (4/rad3)(e^-t)[(e^2rad3(t) - 1)/(2e^rad3(t))]
=3(e^2rad3(t) + 1)/(2e^(rad3(t)+1)) + (4/rad3)(e^2rad3(t) - 1)/(2e^(rad3(t)+1))
=[(3rad3+4)/(2rad3)](e^2rad3(t) - (8/rad3))/(e^(rad3(t)+1))
 

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