Solve twice differentiable function

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The discussion focuses on the solution of the 2-dimensional wave equation, defined as $\frac{\partial ^2u}{\partial x^2}=\frac{\partial ^2u}{\partial t^2}$, for a twice differentiable function $u:\mathbb{R}^n\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$. It is established that if $f,g:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ are twice differentiable, then the function $u(x,t) = f(x-t) + g(x+t)$ satisfies the wave equation. Additionally, the discussion addresses a Boundary-Value problem with specific conditions $u(s,0) = sin(s) + cos(s)$ and $u(0,s) = -sin(s) + cos(s)$, emphasizing the importance of showing work for effective assistance.

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Let $u:\mathbb{R}^n\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be a twice differentiable function. The 2-dimensional wave equation is
$\frac{\partial ^2u}{\partial x^2}=\frac{\partial ^2u}{\partial t^2}$, where $(x,t)$ are coordinates on $\mathbb{R}^2$. Prove that if $f,g:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ are twice di erentiable functions, then $u(x,t) = f(x-t) + g(x+t)$ solves the 2-dimensional wave equation. Use this fact, or another, to solve the Boundary-Value problem where
$u(s,0) = sin(s) + cos(s)$ , $u(0,s) = -sin(s) + cos(s)$ , $\forall s\in \mathbb{R}$.
 
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