MHB Wave Equation PDE: Help Solve Test Problem

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The discussion revolves around solving a wave equation PDE with specific initial and boundary conditions. The proposed method involves decomposing the solution into a particular solution and a homogeneous part, suggesting the use of D'Alembert's solution. Participants emphasize the importance of satisfying boundary conditions through separation of variables. The approach includes selecting coefficients for the polynomial to eliminate the non-homogeneous term in the equation. This method aims to simplify the problem while adhering to the given constraints.
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Hi, I have a test tomorrow and I'd like you to guys help me please.

Solve the following:

$\begin{align*}
& {{u}_{tt}}={{u}_{xx}}+1+x,\text{ }0<x<1,\text{ }t>0. \\
& u(x,0)=\frac{1}{6}{{x}^{3}}-\frac{1}{2}{{x}^{2}}+\frac{1}{3},\text{ }{{u}_{t}}(x,0)=0,\text{ }0<x<1. \\
& {{u}_{x}}(0,t)=u(1,t)=0,\text{ }t>0.
\end{align*}$

I think it can be solved by using $u(x,t)=v(x,t)+a(x)$ and then applying D'Alembert later, does this work?
 
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Since you have boundary condition you'll want to use separation of variables. It you let

$u = v + ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d$

you can pick $a,b,c$ and $d$ such that the BC's are the same and the term $1+x$ in the PDE can be eliminated
 

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