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Distinct Linear Partial Fractions

Distinct Linear Partial Fractions with a worked example and explicitly bounded inputs.

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Your inputs

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Enter numerator x coefficient.
Enter numerator constant.
Enter first root r.
Enter second root s.

Formula

(ax+b)/((x−r)(x−s))=A/(x−r)+B/(x−s); A=(ar+b)/(r−s); B=a−A.
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  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Proper rational function with two distinct real linear factors supplied. Expression is undefined at either root.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Numerator x coefficient: 3
  • Numerator constant: 1
  • First root r: 1
  • Second root s: -1

Numerator x coefficient = 3; Numerator constant = 1; First root r = 1; Second root s = -1. Primary result: 2.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter numerator x coefficient, numerator constant, first root r, second root s. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

(ax+b)/((x−r)(x−s))=A/(x−r)+B/(x−s); A=(ar+b)/(r−s); B=a−A.. Proper rational function with two distinct real linear factors supplied. Expression is undefined at either root.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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