Abstract
In this note, a new method for computing the partial fraction decomposition of rational functions with irreducible quadratic factors in the denominators is presented. This method involves polynomial divisions and substitutions only, without having to solve for the complex roots of the irreducible quadratic polynomial or to solve a system of linear equations. Some examples of its applications are included. Copyright © 2012 Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 784-789 |
| Journal | International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - Sept 2012 |
Citation
Man, Y.-K. (2012). Computing the partial fraction decomposition of rational functions with irreducible quadratic factors in the denominators. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 43(6), 784-789.Keywords
- Partial fraction decomposition
- Irreducible quadratic factor
- Cover-up technique
- Inverse Laplace transforms
- Linear differential
- Equations