Using Laplace Transform to solve a differential equation

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Homework Statement



y" + y = 4δ(t-2π); y(0)=1, y'(0)=0

Homework Equations



L[f(t-a) U(t-a)] = [itex]e^{-as}[/itex] L[f(t)]

L[δ(t-c)] = [itex]e^{-cs}[/itex]

The Attempt at a Solution



My answer is: cos(t) + 4U(t-2π)sin(t-2π).

When I used Wolframalpha it gave me 4sin(t)U(t-2π) + cos(t)
 
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I meant to ask why is my answer different. I don't remember any of the trig identities so I'll have to review them.

Thanks for answering my question!