The second shifting theorem and the unit step function

[Rubik]

Homework Statement

I am trying to do some revision for an upcoming exam and one question I am trying to figure out is

Use the second shifting theorem to find the Laplace transfrom of the following function:
f(t) = t², t < 4
t, t ≥ 4

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I just don't understand how to get from the question to
f(t) = t²[1 - u(t-4)] + tu(t-4)
I am really struggling with applying the second shifting theorem to express in terms of the unit step function I am failing to see how it works because nothing is explained in basic detail?

 

[LCKurtz]

Homework Statement

I am trying to do some revision for an upcoming exam and one question I am trying to figure out is

Use the second shifting theorem to find the Laplace transfrom of the following function:
f(t) = t², t < 4
t, t ≥ 4

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I just don't understand how to get from the question to
f(t) = t²[1 - u(t-4)] + tu(t-4)
I am really struggling with applying the second shifting theorem to express in terms of the unit step function I am failing to see how it works because nothing is explained in basic detail?

Think of it this way. You start out with f(t) = t². Then at t = 4 you want to take out the t² and put in t, so you add the term u(t-4)(-t²+t).

Then put it all together:

f(t) = t²+u(t-4)(-t²+t)

Now, if you wish, you can collect terms on the various powers of t:

f(t) = t²(1-u(t-4)) + tu(t-4)