Linear systems diff eq question

In summary, the person is asking for help solving the differential equation y'+4y=δ(x), where δ(x) is the Dirac delta function. They clarify that there may be a typo in the post and ask for confirmation on the problem and if there is an initial condition specified. They also mention that they will try to solve it themselves and may come back for help if needed.
  • #1
sdusheyko
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given x(t)=impulse
find y(t)

y(prime)=4y=8x

i am lost
 
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I assume there's a typo in your post and the differential equation is actually y'+4y=8x, so you want to solve

[tex]y'+4y=\delta(x)[/tex]

where [itex]\delta(x)[/itex] is the Dirac delta function. Is this right? Did the problem specify an initial condition? (Engineers typically assume y(0-)=0.)
 
  • #3
vela said:
I assume there's a typo in your post and the differential equation is actually y'+4y=8x, so you want to solve

[tex]y'+4y=\delta(x)[/tex]

where [itex]\delta(x)[/itex] is the Dirac delta function. Is this right? Did the problem specify an initial condition? (Engineers typically assume y(0-)=0.)

you're right about everything you've said. I'm going to stick my head in a diff eq book and if i get lost i'll probably come back and whine.

thanks
 

1. What is a linear system differential equation?

A linear system differential equation is a type of differential equation that can be expressed in the form of a linear combination of the dependent variable and its derivatives. It involves finding the solution that satisfies the given initial conditions and coefficients.

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A linear system differential equation has a linear relationship between the dependent variable and its derivatives, whereas a non-linear system differential equation has a non-linear relationship. This means that the coefficients in a linear system are constant, while in a non-linear system they may vary.

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5. Can linear system differential equations have multiple solutions?

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