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Overview An Example Double Check

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve InitialValue Problems

Bernd Schroder

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

Time Domain (t)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

Time Domain (t)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

Time Domain (t)

OriginalDE & IVP

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

Time Domain (t)

OriginalDE & IVP

-L

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

Time Domain (t)

OriginalDE & IVP

Algebraic equation forthe Laplace transform

-L

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

Time Domain (t) Transform domain (s)

OriginalDE & IVP

Algebraic equation forthe Laplace transform

-L

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

Time Domain (t) Transform domain (s)

OriginalDE & IVP

Algebraic equation forthe Laplace transform

-L

Algebraic solution,partial fractions

?

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

Time Domain (t) Transform domain (s)

OriginalDE & IVP

Algebraic equation forthe Laplace transform

Laplace transformof the solution

-L

Algebraic solution,partial fractions

?

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

Time Domain (t) Transform domain (s)

OriginalDE & IVP

Algebraic equation forthe Laplace transform

Laplace transformof the solution

-

L

L −1

Algebraic solution,partial fractions

?

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

Time Domain (t) Transform domain (s)

OriginalDE & IVP

Algebraic equation forthe Laplace transform

Laplace transformof the solutionSolution

-

L

L −1

Algebraic solution,partial fractions

?

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s) (This is just notation.)1.2 L

{y′

}(s) = sY(s)− y(0)

1.3 L{

y′′}

(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)1.4 L

{y(n)(t)

}(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)

2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives ofwhatever Y is.

3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factorthrough” the Laplace transform:L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.

1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s) (This is just notation.)1.2 L

{y′

}(s) = sY(s)− y(0)

1.3 L{

y′′}

(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)1.4 L

{y(n)(t)

}(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)

2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives ofwhatever Y is.

3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factorthrough” the Laplace transform:L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s)

(This is just notation.)1.2 L

{y′

}(s) = sY(s)− y(0)

1.3 L{

y′′}

(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)1.4 L

{y(n)(t)

}(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)

2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives ofwhatever Y is.

3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factorthrough” the Laplace transform:L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

Page 15: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems · Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems ... Algebraic equation for the Laplace transform L ... Using Laplace

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s) (This is just notation.)

1.2 L{

y′}

(s) = sY(s)− y(0)1.3 L

{y′′

}(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)

1.4 L{

y(n)(t)}

(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives of

whatever Y is.3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factor

through” the Laplace transform:L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

Page 16: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems · Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems ... Algebraic equation for the Laplace transform L ... Using Laplace

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s) (This is just notation.)1.2 L

{y′

}(s) = sY(s)− y(0)

1.3 L{

y′′}

(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)1.4 L

{y(n)(t)

}(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)

2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives ofwhatever Y is.

3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factorthrough” the Laplace transform:L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

Page 17: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems · Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems ... Algebraic equation for the Laplace transform L ... Using Laplace

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s) (This is just notation.)1.2 L

{y′

}(s) = sY(s)− y(0)

1.3 L{

y′′}

(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)

1.4 L{

y(n)(t)}

(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives of

whatever Y is.3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factor

through” the Laplace transform:L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s) (This is just notation.)1.2 L

{y′

}(s) = sY(s)− y(0)

1.3 L{

y′′}

(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)1.4 L

{y(n)(t)

}(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)

2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives ofwhatever Y is.

3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factorthrough” the Laplace transform:L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

Page 19: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems · Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems ... Algebraic equation for the Laplace transform L ... Using Laplace

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s) (This is just notation.)1.2 L

{y′

}(s) = sY(s)− y(0)

1.3 L{

y′′}

(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)1.4 L

{y(n)(t)

}(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)

2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives ofwhatever Y is.

3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factorthrough” the Laplace transform:L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

Page 20: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems · Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems ... Algebraic equation for the Laplace transform L ... Using Laplace

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s) (This is just notation.)1.2 L

{y′

}(s) = sY(s)− y(0)

1.3 L{

y′′}

(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)1.4 L

{y(n)(t)

}(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)

2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives ofwhatever Y is.

3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factorthrough” the Laplace transform:

L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

Page 21: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems · Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems ... Algebraic equation for the Laplace transform L ... Using Laplace

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s) (This is just notation.)1.2 L

{y′

}(s) = sY(s)− y(0)

1.3 L{

y′′}

(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)1.4 L

{y(n)(t)

}(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)

2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives ofwhatever Y is.

3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factorthrough” the Laplace transform:L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.

(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

Page 22: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems · Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems ... Algebraic equation for the Laplace transform L ... Using Laplace

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Overview An Example Double Check

How Laplace Transforms Turn Initial ValueProblems Into Algebraic Equations

1. The first key property of the Laplace transform is the wayderivatives are transformed.1.1 L {y}(s) =: Y(s) (This is just notation.)1.2 L

{y′

}(s) = sY(s)− y(0)

1.3 L{

y′′}

(s) = s2Y(s)− sy(0)− y′(0)1.4 L

{y(n)(t)

}(s) = snY(s)− sn−1y(0)− sn−2y′(0)−·· ·− y(n−1)(0)

2. The right sides above do not involve derivatives ofwhatever Y is.

3. The other key property is that constants and sums “factorthrough” the Laplace transform:L {f +g} = L {f}+L {g} and L {af} = aL {f}.(That is, the Laplace transform is linear.)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

Page 23: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems · Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems ... Algebraic equation for the Laplace transform L ... Using Laplace

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Finding the Laplace transform of the solution.

y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2s2Y − s−2+7sY −7+12Y = 0(

s2 +7s+12)

Y = s+9

Y =s+9

s2 +7s+12

=s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Finding the Laplace transform of the solution.

y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2s2Y − s−2+7sY −7+12Y = 0(

s2 +7s+12)

Y = s+9

Y =s+9

s2 +7s+12

=s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

Page 25: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems · Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems ... Algebraic equation for the Laplace transform L ... Using Laplace

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Finding the Laplace transform of the solution.

y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

s2Y − s−2+7sY −7+12Y = 0(s2 +7s+12

)Y = s+9

Y =s+9

s2 +7s+12

=s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

Page 26: Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems · Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems ... Algebraic equation for the Laplace transform L ... Using Laplace

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Finding the Laplace transform of the solution.

y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2s2Y − s−2

+7sY −7+12Y = 0(s2 +7s+12

)Y = s+9

Y =s+9

s2 +7s+12

=s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Finding the Laplace transform of the solution.

y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2s2Y − s−2+7sY −7

+12Y = 0(s2 +7s+12

)Y = s+9

Y =s+9

s2 +7s+12

=s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Finding the Laplace transform of the solution.

y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2s2Y − s−2+7sY −7+12Y = 0

(s2 +7s+12

)Y = s+9

Y =s+9

s2 +7s+12

=s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Finding the Laplace transform of the solution.

y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2s2Y − s−2+7sY −7+12Y = 0(

s2 +7s+12)

Y

= s+9

Y =s+9

s2 +7s+12

=s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Finding the Laplace transform of the solution.

y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2s2Y − s−2+7sY −7+12Y = 0(

s2 +7s+12)

Y = s+9

Y =s+9

s2 +7s+12

=s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Finding the Laplace transform of the solution.

y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2s2Y − s−2+7sY −7+12Y = 0(

s2 +7s+12)

Y = s+9

Y =s+9

s2 +7s+12

=s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Finding the Laplace transform of the solution.

y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2s2Y − s−2+7sY −7+12Y = 0(

s2 +7s+12)

Y = s+9

Y =s+9

s2 +7s+12

=s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

As+3

+B

s+4s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

A(s+4)+B(s+3)(s+3)(s+4)

s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)Heaviside′s Method :

s = −3 A = 6s = −4 B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)

=A

s+3+

Bs+4

s+9(s+3)(s+4)

=A(s+4)+B(s+3)

(s+3)(s+4)s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)

Heaviside′s Method :s = −3 A = 6s = −4 B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

As+3

+B

s+4

s+9(s+3)(s+4)

=A(s+4)+B(s+3)

(s+3)(s+4)s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)

Heaviside′s Method :s = −3 A = 6s = −4 B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

As+3

+B

s+4s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

A(s+4)+B(s+3)(s+3)(s+4)

s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)Heaviside′s Method :

s = −3 A = 6s = −4 B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

As+3

+B

s+4s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

A(s+4)+B(s+3)(s+3)(s+4)

s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)

Heaviside′s Method :s = −3 A = 6s = −4 B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

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Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

As+3

+B

s+4s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

A(s+4)+B(s+3)(s+3)(s+4)

s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)Heaviside′s Method :

s = −3 A = 6s = −4 B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

As+3

+B

s+4s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

A(s+4)+B(s+3)(s+3)(s+4)

s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)Heaviside′s Method :

s = −3

A = 6s = −4 B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

As+3

+B

s+4s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

A(s+4)+B(s+3)(s+3)(s+4)

s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)Heaviside′s Method :

s = −3 A = 6

s = −4 B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

As+3

+B

s+4s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

A(s+4)+B(s+3)(s+3)(s+4)

s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)Heaviside′s Method :

s = −3 A = 6s = −4

B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

As+3

+B

s+4s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

A(s+4)+B(s+3)(s+3)(s+4)

s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)Heaviside′s Method :

s = −3 A = 6s = −4 B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Partial fraction decomposition.

Y =s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

As+3

+B

s+4s+9

(s+3)(s+4)=

A(s+4)+B(s+3)(s+3)(s+4)

s+9 = A(s+4)+B(s+3)Heaviside′s Method :

s = −3 A = 6s = −4 B = −5

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Inverting the Laplace Transform.

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4Use the transform table.

L{

eat}(s) =1

s−a

= 61

s− (−3)−5

1s− (−4)

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Inverting the Laplace Transform.

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4

Use the transform table.

L{

eat}(s) =1

s−a

= 61

s− (−3)−5

1s− (−4)

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Inverting the Laplace Transform.

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4Use the transform table.

L{

eat}(s) =1

s−a

= 61

s− (−3)−5

1s− (−4)

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Inverting the Laplace Transform.

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4Use the transform table.

L{

eat}(s) =1

s−a

= 61

s− (−3)−5

1s− (−4)

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Inverting the Laplace Transform.

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4Use the transform table.

L{

eat}(s) =1

s−a

= 61

s− (−3)−5

1s− (−4)

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

Inverting the Laplace Transform.

Y =6

s+3− 5

s+4Use the transform table.

L{

eat}(s) =1

s−a

= 61

s− (−3)−5

1s− (−4)

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

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Overview An Example Double Check

Solve the Initial Value Problemy′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1, y′(0) = 2

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the differential equation.

y′′+7y′+12y ?= 0(54e−3t−80e−4t

)+7

(−18e−3t+20e−4t

)+12

(6e−3t−5e−4t

)?= 0

(54−126+72)e−3t +(−80+140−60)e−4t ?= 0

0√= 0

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the differential equation.

y′′+7y′+12y ?= 0(54e−3t−80e−4t

)+7

(−18e−3t+20e−4t

)+12

(6e−3t−5e−4t

)?= 0

(54−126+72)e−3t +(−80+140−60)e−4t ?= 0

0√= 0

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the differential equation.

y′′+7y′+12y ?= 0

(54e−3t−80e−4t

)+7

(−18e−3t+20e−4t

)+12

(6e−3t−5e−4t

)?= 0

(54−126+72)e−3t +(−80+140−60)e−4t ?= 0

0√= 0

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the differential equation.

y′′+7y′+12y ?= 0(54e−3t−80e−4t

)+7

(−18e−3t+20e−4t

)+12

(6e−3t−5e−4t

)?= 0

(54−126+72)e−3t +(−80+140−60)e−4t ?= 0

0√= 0

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the differential equation.

y′′+7y′+12y ?= 0(54e−3t−80e−4t

)+7

(−18e−3t+20e−4t

)+12

(6e−3t−5e−4t

)?= 0

(54−126+72)e−3t

+(−80+140−60)e−4t ?= 0

0√= 0

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Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the differential equation.

y′′+7y′+12y ?= 0(54e−3t−80e−4t

)+7

(−18e−3t+20e−4t

)+12

(6e−3t−5e−4t

)?= 0

(54−126+72)e−3t +(−80+140−60)e−4t

?= 0

0√= 0

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the differential equation.

y′′+7y′+12y ?= 0(54e−3t−80e−4t

)+7

(−18e−3t+20e−4t

)+12

(6e−3t−5e−4t

)?= 0

(54−126+72)e−3t +(−80+140−60)e−4t ?= 0

0√= 0

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Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the differential equation.

y′′+7y′+12y ?= 0(54e−3t−80e−4t

)+7

(−18e−3t+20e−4t

)+12

(6e−3t−5e−4t

)?= 0

(54−126+72)e−3t +(−80+140−60)e−4t ?= 0

0√= 0

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Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the initial values.

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

y(0) = 6−5 = 1√

y′ = −18e−3t +20e−4t

y′(0) = −18+20 = 2√

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the initial values.

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

y(0) = 6−5 = 1√

y′ = −18e−3t +20e−4t

y′(0) = −18+20 = 2√

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Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the initial values.

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

y(0) = 6−5

= 1√

y′ = −18e−3t +20e−4t

y′(0) = −18+20 = 2√

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Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the initial values.

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

y(0) = 6−5 = 1

y′ = −18e−3t +20e−4t

y′(0) = −18+20 = 2√

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Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the initial values.

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

y(0) = 6−5 = 1√

y′ = −18e−3t +20e−4t

y′(0) = −18+20 = 2√

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Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the initial values.

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

y(0) = 6−5 = 1√

y′ = −18e−3t +20e−4t

y′(0) = −18+20 = 2√

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Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the initial values.

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

y(0) = 6−5 = 1√

y′ = −18e−3t +20e−4t

y′(0) = −18+20

= 2√

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Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the initial values.

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

y(0) = 6−5 = 1√

y′ = −18e−3t +20e−4t

y′(0) = −18+20 = 2

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Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems

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Overview An Example Double Check

Does y = 6e−3t −5e−4t Really Solve the InitialValue Problem y′′+7y′+12y = 0, y(0) = 1,y′(0) = 2?

Checking the initial values.

y = 6e−3t −5e−4t

y(0) = 6−5 = 1√

y′ = −18e−3t +20e−4t

y′(0) = −18+20 = 2√

Bernd Schroder Louisiana Tech University, College of Engineering and Science

Using Laplace Transforms to Solve Initial Value Problems