Simple Laplace transform question

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The discussion centers on the Laplace transform of the first derivative of a function, specifically addressing the formula for transforming a function y(t) with the initial condition y(0) = 0. The key takeaway is that the Laplace transform of the first derivative is given by L{y'(t)} = sY(s) - y(0), which simplifies to L{y'(t)} = sY(s) when y(0) = 0. This formula is essential for solving differential equations using Laplace transforms.

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in an example in my text i don't see how they got the "sU" for the transform. actually, i don't even see it in my table of transforms.
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Say we have ##y(t)## with ##y(0)= 0##. What is the formula for the transform of the first derivative?
 

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