What is the Solution for Undetermined Coefficients of y''+y'+y=(1-e^-t)?

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Homework Statement



I am stuck on this and just need to know the form of the solution for undetermined coeffecients of y''+y'+y=(1-e^-t)

my guess is A-Ae^-t but I am not sure
 
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kraigandrews said:

Homework Statement



I am stuck on this and just need to know the form of the solution for undetermined coeffecients of y''+y'+y=(1-e^-t)

my guess is A-Ae^-t but I am not sure
Well, what happened when you tried to work with your guess?
 
it didnt work but i was just wondering if the 1 matters.