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Subject Code MATH 6 (Integral Calculus)

Module Code 2.0 (Techniques of Integration)
Lesson Code 2.6.3 (Integration of Rational Functions Using Partial Fractions)
Time Limit 30 minutes

KNOT TA: 30 minutes ATA:

In Modules 2.6.1 and 2.6.2, you have learned to determine the partial fraction decomposition of proper
rational functions, that is, functions f of the form

P(x)
f (x) = , Q(x) 6= 0
Q(x)

where P(x) and Q(x) are polynomials with deg(P) < deg(Q), and P(x) and Q(x) have no common
factors. In particular, we considered a combination of the following three cases:
1. For each distinct linear factor ax + b in the denominator Q(x), there corresponds a partial fraction
of the form
A
ax + b
in the partial fraction decomposition of f (x).
2. For each linear factor of the form (ax+b)k , k = 2, 3, . . ., in the denominator Q(x), there corresponds
a partial fraction of the form
A1 A2 Ak
+ 2
+···+
ax + b (ax + b) (ax + b)k

in the partial fraction decomposition of f (x).

3. For each distinct irreducible quadratic factor of the form ax2 + bx + c in the denominator Q(x),
there corresponds a partial fraction of the form
Ax + B
ax2 + bx + c
in the partial fraction decomposition of f (x).

Writing a rational function into its partial fraction decomposition really helped us solve integration
problems involving such functions since the resulting integrals are much simpler to solve.

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ATA: Actual time allocation, in minutes, spent by the student (for information purposes only)

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Graded Assessment

I. Determine the form of the partial fraction decomposition of the given function. DO NOT solve
the value of the constants. (2 points each)

f (x) Partial fraction decomposition form

x+3
6x2 − x − 1
2y
(y − 1)2 (y + 1)2

x3 + 2
x5 + 6x3 + 5x

2x − 5
x3 (x2 − 4)(x2 + 4)

II. Solve the given integral. Provide neat and complete solution. (4 points each)
4 pts The student clearly demonstrated the technique(s) necessary to solve the
given integral. The student arrived at the correct answer though a series
of logical steps.
2.5 – 3.5 pts The student clearly demonstrated the technique(s) necessary to solve the
given integral. Minor mistakes and careless errors can appear as long as
as they do not indicate a conceptual misunderstanding.
0.5 – 2 pts The student partially demonstrated the technique(s) necessary to solve
the given integral. The solution contains some minor yet non-trivial gaps.
0 pt The student wrote nothing or almost nothing. The student may have done
something entirely wrong.
x+2
Z
1. dx
x3 − 2x2 + 4x − 8

4x4 + 1
Z
2. dx Hint. Perform a long division first.
2x3 + x2 − x

Z √
x+1 √
3. dx Hint: Start with the substitution u = x + 1.
x

References

Leithold, L. (2013). The Calculus 7. Pearson Education Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore.

Stewart, J. (2016). Calculus Early Transcendentals. Cengage Learning.

Prepared by: INDONG, Dexter Jane L. Reviewed by: TABADERO, Joseph S. Jr

Position: Special Science Teacher IV Position: Special Science Teacher IV
Campus: PSHS-CARC Campus: PSHS-CARC

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