PDEs- D'Alembert Solution of the Wave Equation

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The discussion focuses on the D'Alembert solution of the wave equation as applied to a specific homework problem from MIT's course on linear partial differential equations. The problem involves determining the boundaries of the integral defined by the function g(s) and its relation to the initial conditions Ut(x,0)=g(x) and U(x,0)=0. The user seeks clarification on the derivation of the regions for the solution, specifically the conditions x+t>1 and -1 PREREQUISITES

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Homework Statement


The question is here:
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathemat...ions-fall-2006/assignments/probwave1solns.pdf

It's a long question and I figured attaching the link here would be better.

I need help with the question on page 4.
when

Ut(x,0)=g(x)
and U(x,0)=0

Homework Equations



The only relevant equation is the integral of Integral[ g(s)ds,s,x-t,x+t]

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried to look at the solutions but I don't understand how to find the boundaries of the integral from the regions.

for example,
to be in region 2, the solution says that x+t>1 and -1<x+t<1
why is that ?
how was this derived ?Thanks,
Roni.
 
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