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Does partial fraction decomposition work with fractional exponents? (example: 1/ [(x+1)*(x-7)^0.5] )

Question #130477. Asked by nautilator.
Last updated Apr 13 2013.
Originally posted Apr 12 2013 2:05 PM.

akatriel1
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akatriel1

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Yes, it can by substitution. In the example you provided, let u = (x-7)^0.5. Then the problem is 1/(u^2+8)u and can be solved with partial fraction decomposition as usual.

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Apr 13 2013, 12:24 PM

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Does partial fraction decomposition work with fractional exponents? (example: 1/ [(x+1)*(x-7)^0.5] )

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