Sunday, November 4, 2012

Student Problem #6: Unit J Concept 6

 
 
What is this about?
-This picture shows an example of partial fraction decomposition with repeated factors. It is an algebraic skill essential to certain aspects for integration in Calculus. While we know how to add fractions together by finding a common denominator, we will learn how to decompose, or break fractions apart.
 
What does the viewer need to pay special attention to in order to understand the concept?
-The viewer needs to pay special attention to how to deal with repeated factors. This means that each factor must be separated into separate fractions. For the repeated factor, you must count up the powers and include the factor as many times as the exponent.

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