Laplace transform for solving differential equations

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I am confused about Laplace transform. the only thing that is important in Laplace theorem is the value of $f(t)$ in $t \geq 0$.

laplace transform:

$\mathcal{L}\{f(t)\}$ $=$ $\int_0^\infty \! e^{-st}f(t)$

so as we see in the above transform $f(t)$ if $t<0$ is not important at all. so do we find the answer for only $t > 0$ or the answer is correct in $\mathbb{R}$?

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so do we find the answer for only $t > 0$ or the answer is correct in $\mathbb{R}$?

In your setting, yes you will find your transform for $t \geq 0$. If you're interested in $\mathbb{R}$ you do $$ F(s) = \int_{-\infty}^\infty e^{-st} f(t)$$ which is also known as Bilateral (2-sided) Laplace transform.