Using Linear Partial Fractions
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What is the purpose of equating coefficients in partial fraction decomposition?
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What is the first step in decomposing a rational function into partial fractions?
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What is the result of using partial fractions on
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\frac{A}{x+1} + \frac{B}{(x+1)^2}
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. Repeated factor already factored, so direct decomposition.
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