decompose x^4 - x^3 - 2x^2 + 4x - 3 / x(x-1)^2 into partial fractions.

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lgbasallote · Answer

hint:

your denominator is x(x-1)^2 so your PF. would look something like $$\frac Ax + \frac B{x-1} + \frac C{(x-1)^2}$$
does that help?

anonymous · Answer

hmmm...
you have to divide first, because the degree of the denominator is less than the degree of the numerator

lgbasallote · Answer

lol..didn't see that

anonymous · Answer

so I must first do long division?

anonymous · Answer

anonymous · Answer

How do i know that in this case the degree of the the Denominator is more than the degree of the numerator?