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Expand a rational function using partial fractions

Express f(x)=x2+4x+3(2x+1)(x2+1)f(x)=\dfrac{x^2+4x+3}{(2x+1)(x^2+1)} in partial fractions. Hence obtain its expansion in ascending powers of xx up to and including x3x^3. Find also the range of values of xx for which the expansion is valid.

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CJC · Discussion · Question 3

Use a constant numerator for the linear factor and a linear numerator for the irreducible quadratic.

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