MHB Is My Laplace Transform Solution Correct?

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The discussion centers on solving Laplace transform problems, specifically $\mathscr{L}\{e^{3a-2bt}\}$ and $\mathscr{L}\{(t^2-3)^2\}$. Initially, the user struggles with the first problem but realizes that $e^{3a}$ is a constant that can be factored out, simplifying the process. The second problem involves expanding the expression $(t^2-3)^2$ to facilitate finding its Laplace transform. After expansion, the user confirms the correctness of their calculations for the Laplace transform. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing constants and proper expansion in solving Laplace transforms.
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please help me solve this problem

$\mathscr{L}\{e^{3a-2bt}\}$

here's my attempt

$\mathscr{L}\{e^{3a}\cdot e^{-2bt}\}$ from here I couldn't continue

I looked up my table of transform but nothing matches the problem above. I'm not sure if the first shift formula would work here. please help.

regards :)

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Oh my! I didn't notice that $e^a$ is just a constant. I can pull it out and take the laplace transform of $e^{-2bt}$ :rolleyes:
 
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Drain Brain said:
please help me solve this problem

$\mathscr{L}\{e^{3a-2bt}\}$

here's my attempt

$\mathscr{L}\{e^{3a}\cdot e^{-2bt}\}$ from here I couldn't continue

I looked up my table of transform but nothing matches the problem above. I'm not sure if the first shift formula would work here. please help.

regards :)

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Oh my! I didn't notice that $e^a$ is just a constant. I can pull it out and take the laplace transform of $e^{-2bt}$ :rolleyes:

Yes you pull out $\displaystyle \begin{align*} \mathrm{e}^{3a} \end{align*}$ as a constant factor. The remaining function should be easy to find the Laplace Transform of :)
 
yes solved it already.

I have another problem here

$\mathscr{L}\{(t^2-3)^2\}$

what's the first step here. I couldn't see any transform that matches the function from my table.

regards.
 
Drain Brain said:
yes solved it already.

I have another problem here

$\mathscr{L}\{(t^2-3)^2\}$

what's the first step here. I couldn't see any transform that matches the function from my table.

regards.

Expand out the brackets.
 
Prove It said:
Expand out the brackets.

$\mathscr{L}\{t^4-6t^2+9\}$

now $\frac{4!}{s^{4+1}}-\frac{6(2!)}{s^{2+1}}+\frac{9}{s}$

$\frac{24}{s^{5}}-\frac{12}{s^3}+\frac{9}{s}$ is this correct?

 
Drain Brain said:
$\mathscr{L}\{t^4-6t^2+9\}$

now $\frac{4!}{s^{4+1}}-\frac{6(2!)}{s^{2+1}}+\frac{9}{s}$

$\frac{24}{s^{5}}-\frac{12}{s^3}+\frac{9}{s}$ is this correct?

Looks good to me :)
 

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