Laplace Transform of 5{\delta (t-3)}+4{u(t-2)}+3{e^{-5(t-3)}u(t-4)}

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Homework Statement


Find the Laplace Transform of the following:

5{\delta (t-3)}+4{u(t-2)}+3{e^{-5(t-3)}u(t-4)}


The Attempt at a Solution


I know how to do the first and second terms, but I'm having trouble with the third.

5e^{-3t}+4\frac{1}{s}e^{-2t} + ?

I think I should be using either

L\{ f(t-t_0)u(t-t_0) \} = e^{-st_0}F(s)

or

L\{ e^{-\alpha t}u(t) \} = \frac{1}{s+\alpha}

or both.

The problem is, in the first one, I don't know what to put for F(s).

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Unfortunately, you can't use your first equation because t_0 in f and u are not the same.

Try breaking up the exponential using algebra first.
 
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