Example 12.30.  Use the convolution theorem to solve the integral equation  [Graphics:Images/LaplaceConvolutionMod_gr_35.gif].  

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                                              A graph of the solution.

Explore Solution 12.30.

Use the facts that  [Graphics:../Images/LaplaceConvolutionMod_gr_50.gif].  
Set up the integral equation and Laplace transform each term.

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Use known Laplace transforms to find the solution.

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Aside. We can check this with Mathematica's  result using the LaplaceTransform package.

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