Mathematics A-Level
partial fractions integration
What partial fractions integration means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of partial fractions integration
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Integrating algebraic rational functions where the denominator factors into linear terms requires partial fraction decomposition prior to integration.
Topics that use partial fractions integration
- Integration (A2 Unit 3: Pure Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
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