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Find the inverse Laplace transform of $$ F(s) = \frac{s}{s^2 + 4s + 13}$$

Soln: a) Complete the squares to simplify our denominator $$ s^2 + 4s + 13 = (s+2)^2 + 9 = (s+2)^2 + 3^2$$ $$\mathscr{L}^{-1}\left\{F(s)\right\} = \frac{s}{(s+2)^2 + 3^2}. $$ From the table we can deduce that this is $$\mathscr{L}^{-1}\left\{F(s)\right\} = e^{-2t} \cos(3t).$$

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    $\begingroup$ (+1) for showing your work, among other things. Don't forget to "accept" an answer when it's all said and done! You can also revisit old questions of yours and accept answers, if you're into the whole "closure" thing :) $\endgroup$
    – The Chaz 2.0
    Commented Jul 20, 2011 at 4:17

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HINT: $$ \frac{s}{{(s + 2)^2 + 3^2 }} = \frac{{s + 2 - 2}}{{(s + 2)^2 + 3^2 }} = \frac{{s + 2}}{{(s + 2)^2 + 3^2 }} - \frac{2}{3}\frac{3}{{(s + 2)^2 + 3^2 }}. $$ Now note that the inverse transforms of $\frac{{s + \alpha }}{{(s + \alpha )^2 + \omega ^2 }}$ and $\frac{\omega}{{(s + \alpha)^2 + \omega^2 }}$ are $e^{-\alpha t} \cos(\omega t)$ and $e^{-\alpha t} \sin (\omega t)$, respectively.

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    $\begingroup$ Shoot!!! I see what you mean. Thanks ! $\endgroup$
    – user10695
    Commented Jul 20, 2011 at 3:04
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For rational functions you can use decomposition to partial fractions: $$\frac{s}{(s+2)^2+3^2}=\frac{s}{(s+2+3i)(s+2-3i)}=\frac{1/2+i/3}{s+2-3i}+\frac{1/2-i/3}{s+2+3i}.$$ The only thing you need to know now is that the inverse Laplace transform of $1/(s+\alpha)$ is $\exp(-\alpha x)$.

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