What is the Inverse Laplace Transform of 2s+7-e^-2s/(s+1)^2?

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The discussion revolves around finding the inverse Laplace transform of the expression $\displaystyle \frac{2s+7-e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$. Participants explore various approaches to tackle the problem, including breaking down the expression and applying known formulas.

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  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the original problem of finding the inverse Laplace transform of $\displaystyle \frac{2s+7-e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$.
  • Another participant introduces a different expression, $\displaystyle \frac{2s+5-e^{-2s}}{s^2+s+1}$, and provides a method for breaking up the numerator.
  • A participant repeats the expression for the second problem and indicates a change in the question, apologizing for the confusion.
  • One participant suggests separating the original expression into two parts: $\displaystyle \frac{2s+7}{(s+1)^2}$ and $\displaystyle \frac{e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$, and references a formula for the second piece involving a shift and the unit step function.
  • Another participant reassures that the first part of the expression should be manageable and offers assistance if needed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the approach to take, and multiple competing views on how to handle the inverse Laplace transform remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the steps involved in breaking down the expressions and applying the inverse Laplace transform formulas, indicating potential limitations in their understanding or assumptions about the problem.

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Readers interested in inverse Laplace transforms, mathematical problem-solving techniques, or those seeking assistance with similar homework problems may find this discussion relevant.

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Find the inverse Laplace transform of $\displaystyle \frac{2s+7-e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}$.
 
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Alexmahone said:
Find the inverse Laplace transform of $\displaystyle\frac{2s+5-e^{-2s}}{s^2+s+1}$.

$s^2 + s + 1/4 + 1 - 1/4 = (s + 1/2)^2 + 3/4$

Then break up the numerator.
 
dwsmith said:
$s^2 + s + 1/4 + 1 - 1/4 = (s + 1/2)^2 + 3/4$

Then break up the numerator.

I changed the question. (Sorry about that.)
 
Alexmahone said:
I changed the question. (Sorry about that.)

Then look at

$$
\frac{2s+7}{(s+1)^2} - \frac{e^{-2s}}{(s+1)^2}
$$

The formula for the second piece is

$$
\frac{(t-\tau)^n}{n!}e^{-\alpha(t-\tau)}u(t-\tau) = \mathfrak{L}^{-1}\left[\frac{e^{-\tau s}}{(s+\alpha)^{n+1}}\right]
$$

The other one shouldn't be too bad. Just ask if you need help with that one.
 

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