Write out the form of the partial fraction decomposition of...

Write out the form of the partial fraction decomposition of the function (as in Example 7). Do not determine the numerical values of the coefficients.
(a) $\frac{1}{(x-3)(x+5)}$
(a) $\frac{x-6}{x^{2}+x-6}$
(b) $\frac{1}{x^{2}+x^{4}}$

Key Concepts

Setting Up Coefficients

In the process of partial fraction decomposition, undetermined coefficients are introduced for each term corresponding to the factors of the denominator. Although these coefficients are not computed immediately in some problems, setting up the correct form with appropriate constants or linear expressions is a foundational aspect of the technique.

Decomposition with Irreducible Quadratic Factors

If the denominator contains irreducible quadratic factors, each of these factors requires a numerator that is a linear expression. This ensures that the structure of the partial fraction matches the degree condition necessary for the decomposition process.

Factorization of Denominator

A key step in partial fraction decomposition is factoring the denominator completely into irreducible factors, which can be linear or quadratic. Factoring determines the form of the partial fractions corresponding to each factor and is crucial for setting up the correct terms in the decomposition.

Partial Fraction Decomposition

Partial fraction decomposition is a method used to rewrite a rational function as a sum of simpler fractions whose denominators are factors of the original denominator. This technique makes it easier to integrate, differentiate, or perform other operations on the rational function by breaking it into simpler, more manageable parts.

Decomposition with Linear Factors

When the denominator factors include distinct linear factors, each such factor contributes a term with a constant numerator. The overall decomposition expresses the original function as the sum of these simpler rational expressions, each associated with one of the linear factors.

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