1. Solve the following boundary value problem using separation of variables. $\frac{\partial u}{\partial t} - \frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial x^2} = e^{-t}cos(5x)$, $0 < x < \pi$, $t > 0$, Boundary conditions: $u_x(0, t) = 0$, $u(\pi, t) = 0$ Initial Condition: $u(x, 0) = x$
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