# Math Help - confirmation of partial fraction equation

1. ## confirmation of partial fraction equation

Hello, I am just teaching myself partial fraction decomposition.
I am pretty sure I have it sorted out, but can someone please cast their eyes over this quickly to confirm if correct or not ?

Thanks kindly.

2. ## Re: confirmation of partial fraction equation

Hello, fran1942!

Please confirm: . $\frac{5x-1}{(x-2)(x+1)^2} \;=\;\frac{1}{x-2} - \frac{1}{x+1} + \frac{2}{(x+1)^2}$

You can check your results yourself.
Just combine your three fractions . . .

3. ## Re: confirmation of partial fraction equation

thanks. I couldn't see the woods for the trees.

I have checked and confirmed my solution was correct.

4. ## Re: confirmation of partial fraction equation

Originally Posted by fran1942
Hello, I am just teaching myself partial fraction decomposition.
Do you know how obsolete this question is?
Look at this webpage.
Computer algebra systems have rendered the topic of partial fractions obsolete.
If you are self-studying make wolframalpha.com your friend.