1.3: Algebraic Methods - Partial Fractions Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘splitting it into partial fractions’?
A
a single fraction with two distinct linear factors in the denominator can be split into two separate fractions with linear denominators
2
Q
What are the two methods to finding the top numbers A and B?
A
substitution or equating coefficients
3
Q
When can the method of partial fractions also be used?
A
when there are more than two distinct linear factors in the denominator
