Solving ODEs with Laplace. Stuck at Partial Fraction Expansi

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The discussion revolves around solving a linear ordinary differential equation (ODE) using Laplace transforms, specifically focusing on the challenge of performing partial fraction expansion on a given expression.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the form of the expression Y(s) and the need to express it in terms of partial fractions. There are questions about how to correctly compare the numerators to determine the constants Q and R.

Discussion Status

The conversation is ongoing, with participants exploring the necessary steps to compare the expressions and identify the constants involved in the partial fraction expansion. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relationship between the constants and the expression's equality for all values of s.

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There is an indication that the original poster is new to the topic, which may affect their understanding of the process. The discussion also hints at a potential gap in foundational knowledge regarding calculus concepts related to partial fractions.

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Homework Statement


Hi,
So I had a pretty long question solving a Linear ODE but now I've gotten stuck at this stage where I can't seem to get it into the right form to carry out partial fraction expansion

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I'm quite sure that I what I have at the very last line isn't correct. I'm really new to solving ODEs with Laplace. Q and R are the constant things that you put over the fraction when solving with partial fraction expansion.
 
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CoolDude420 said:

Homework Statement


Hi,
So I had a pretty long question solving a Linear ODE but now I've gotten stuck at this stage where I can't seem to get it into the right form to carry out partial fraction expansion

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


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I'm quite sure that I what I have at the very last line isn't correct. I'm really new to solving ODEs with Laplace. Q and R are the constant things that you put over the fraction when solving with partial fraction expansion.
You have$$
Y(s)=\frac{A}{s(sB+1)}$$You want to set that equal to its partial fractions like this:$$
\frac{A}{s(sB+1)} = \frac Q s + \frac{R}{sB+1}$$
Add the two fractions on the right and compare numerators with the left to get ##Q## and ##R##.
 
LCKurtz said:
You have$$
Y(s)=\frac{A}{s(sB+1)}$$You want to set that equal to its partial fractions like this:$$
\frac{A}{s(sB+1)} = \frac Q s + \frac{R}{sB+1}$$
Add the two fractions on the right and compare numerators with the left to get ##Q## and ##R##.
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Not sure how to compare these?
 
CoolDude420 said:
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Not sure how to compare these?


Well, is ##Q(sB+1) + Rs## equal to the constant ##A## for ALL values of ##s##? You need to figure out what values of ##Q## and ##R## make that happen. Did you really not see all this done in calculus 101?
 

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