206.8.5.49 Express the integrand as sum of partial fractions

In summary, the integrand can be expressed as the sum of partial fractions with a decomposition of $\displaystyle \frac{15}{s^2+1}-\frac{15}{s-1}+\frac{15}{(s-1)^2}$, after simplification and integration, the final answer is $15\arctan(s)+\frac{15s-30}{(s-1)^2}+C$. The original integrand does not have a $s$ term, therefore $A=0$ and $D=0$ in the partial fraction decomposition.
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$\tiny{206.8.5.49}$
$\textsf{Express the integrand as sum of partial fractions}$
\begin{align}
&& I_{49}&=\int\frac{30s+30}{(s^2+1)(s-1)^3}\, ds& &(1)& \\
&\textsf{expand}& \\
&& &=\displaystyle
15\int\frac{1}{(s^2+1)}\, ds
-15\int\frac{1}{(s-1)^2}\, ds
+30\int\frac{1}{(s-1)^3}\, ds& &(2)& \\
&\textsf{integrate}&\\
&& &=\displaystyle 15\arctan\left(s\right)
-\frac{-15}{s-1} +\frac{15}{(s-1)^2}& &(3)&\\
&\textsf{simplify}&\\
&& I_{49}&=\displaystyle15\arctan\left(s\right)
+\dfrac{15s-30}{\left(s-1\right)^2}+C& &(4)& \\
\end{align}

$\textsf{the demonator could have expanded to a polynomial?
also some answers had ln in the final answer}$
 
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karush said:
$\tiny{206.8.5.49}$
$\textsf{Express the integrand as sum of partial fractions}$
\begin{align}
&& I_{49}&=\int\frac{30s+30}{(s^2+1)(s-1)^3}\, ds& &(1)& \\
&\textsf{expand}& \\
&& &=\displaystyle
15\int\frac{1}{(s^2+1)}\, ds
-15\int\frac{1}{(s-1)^2}\, ds
+30\int\frac{1}{(s-1)^3}\, ds& &(2)& \\
&\textsf{integrate}&\\
&& &=\displaystyle 15\arctan\left(s\right)
-\frac{-15}{s-1} +\frac{15}{(s-1)^2}& &(3)&\\
&\textsf{simplify}&\\
&& I_{49}&=\displaystyle15\arctan\left(s\right)
+\dfrac{15s-30}{\left(s-1\right)^2}+C& &(4)& \\
\end{align}

$\textsf{the demonator could have expanded to a polynomial?
also some answers had ln in the final answer}$

The correct partial fraction decomposition you need is $\displaystyle \begin{align*} \frac{A\,s + B}{s^2 +1} + \frac{C}{s - 1} + \frac{D}{\left( s - 1 \right) ^2} + \frac{E}{\left( s - 1 \right) ^3} \end{align*}$.
 
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Prove It said:
The correct partial fraction decomposition you need is $\displaystyle \begin{align*} \frac{A\,s + B}{s^2 +1} + \frac{C}{s - 1} + \frac{D}{\left( s - 1 \right) ^2} + \frac{E}{\left( s - 1 \right) ^3} \end{align*}$.
yes but $A=0$ and $D=0$
 

FAQ: 206.8.5.49 Express the integrand as sum of partial fractions

What is the purpose of expressing the integrand as a sum of partial fractions?

The purpose of expressing the integrand as a sum of partial fractions is to simplify the integration process. It allows us to break down a complex fraction into simpler fractions that are easier to integrate.

How do you express the integrand as a sum of partial fractions?

To express the integrand as a sum of partial fractions, we use the method of partial fraction decomposition. This involves breaking down the fraction into smaller fractions with denominators that are factors of the original denominator.

What is the general form of a partial fraction?

The general form of a partial fraction is A/(x-a), where A is a constant and a is a root of the denominator polynomial. It can also be written as Ax+B/(x2+px+q), where A and B are constants and p and q are the roots of the quadratic denominator polynomial.

Can you use partial fraction decomposition for all integrals?

No, partial fraction decomposition can only be used for rational functions, which are functions in the form of f(x) = p(x)/q(x), where both p(x) and q(x) are polynomials.

What are the steps to solve an integral using partial fraction decomposition?

The steps to solve an integral using partial fraction decomposition are as follows:
1. Factor the denominator of the integrand into linear and irreducible quadratic factors.
2. Write the partial fraction decomposition using the general forms mentioned in the third question.
3. Equate the coefficients of the terms on both sides of the equation.
4. Solve for the coefficients using any suitable method (e.g. substitution, elimination).
5. Integrate the resulting partial fractions separately.
6. Combine the integrals to get the final result.

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