Section 7.4: Partial Fraction Decomposition March 19, 2015

Writing Terms for Partial Fraction Decomposition Write the terms for the partial fraction decomposition of the rational function. a) b)

Using Inverse Matrices to Decompose Use inverse matrices to find the partial fraction decomposition. a) b)

Using Row-Reduced Echelon Form to Decompose Use the row reduced echelon form for the augmented matrix to find the partial fraction decomposition.

Finding Partial Fraction Decomposition Find the partial fraction decomposition. a) b)

Using Division and Partial Fraction Decomposition to Rewrite a Rational Function Use division to write the rational fraction in the form q(x)+r(x)/d(x) Then, find the partial fraction decomposition of r(x)/d(x). a) b)