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Find ℒ{f(t)}. (write your answer as a function of s.) f(t) = e^t / 2

a) ℒ{f(t)} = 1 / (s - 2)
b) ℒ{f(t)} = 1 / (s + 2)
c) ℒ{f(t)} = 2 / (s - 1)
d) ℒ{f(t)} = 2 / (s + 1)

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Final answer:

The Laplace transform of f(t) = e^t / 2 is not directly reflected in the multiple-choice options provided. The correct Laplace transform is L{e^t / 2} = 1 / (2(s - 1)), which does not match any of the given answers a, b, c, or d.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Laplace transform of the function f(t) = et / 2 is found using the basic formula for the Laplace transform of an exponential function, which is L{eat} = 1 / (s - a) when Re(s) > a. Here, a = 1, so substituting this into the formula gives us L{f(t)} = 1 / (s - 1). However, since our function also has a factor of 1/2, we must divide the result by 2, leading us to the answer L{et / 2} = 1 / (2(s - 1)), which is not one of the given options. Hence, a direct answer cannot be matched to the provided options a, b, c, or d without further clarification.

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