Is the Equation F=2+4v Dimensionally Correct for Calculating Force?

[daf10]

Homework Statement

An object of mass m initially at x=2 and traveling with an initial velocity of 1m/s is acted upon by the force F=2+4v. Assuming the mass only moves along the x direction, find v(t) and x(t)

Relevant Equations

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My teacher never actually taught us how to do this problem, so I have zero idea what to do.

 

[hutchphd]

Start by writing down Newton's equation for this problem.

 

[berkeman]

Welcome to the PF.

Homework Statement: An object of mass m initially at x=2 and traveling with an initial velocity of 1m/s is acted upon by the force F=2+4v. Assuming the mass only moves along the x direction, find v(t) and x(t)

Is that equation for the force F=2+4v(t) ? If so, what is your background in differential equations? What calculus have you had so far?

 

[PeroK]

F=2+4v.

That looks dimensionally odd to me. How can a force equal a number plus a velocity?