Partial Fractions
Overview
Partial fractions are used to split up an algebraic fraction into several other terms which can often be useful for certain integrations and when using the binomial expansion.
Past Paper Exam Questions
All the questions on partial fractions come with video worked solutions to help you with your maths revision.
Edexcel C4 January 2006, Question 5
Edexcel C4 June 2006, Question 2(a)
Edexcel C4 January 2007, Question 4(a)
Edexcel C4 June 2007, Question 4(a)
Edexcel C4 June 2008, Question 7(a)
Revision Guide
It is best if you quickly remind yourself how to add and subtract two algebraic fractions before starting.
You will need to use partial fractions if you were asked to integrate any of the functions below or expand as a binomial series.
There are various types of partial fractions which are determined by what type of factors are in the denominator.
You may like to try the following as part of your maths revision before looking at the tutorials giving the worked solutions.
