Is My Laplace Transform Correct?

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The Laplace transform of the function 1/(s+1)^2 is incorrectly stated as -t*exp(-t). The correct transformation should yield t*exp(-t) without the negative sign. This error highlights the importance of accurately applying the Laplace transform rules, particularly in handling signs during the transformation process.

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I did a laplace transform and needed to check it.

L(1/(s+1)^2) = -t*exp(-t)
 
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anyone?
 
majesticman said:
anyone?
no, it's not correct. how did you get the minus sign?
 

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