Proper Partial Fractions with 3 Distinct Linear Factors

Proper Partial Fractions with 3 Distinct Linear Factors
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2017-10-28 22:01
① This example demonstrates how to decompose a proper rational function into partial fractions with three distinct linear factors, showing the process and result dynamically. ② The core mathematical concept is partial fraction decomposition, involving polynomial division, factorization, the method of undetermined coefficients, and algebraic simplification. ③ Construction highlights: using GeoGebra commands RandomPolynomial to generate a random polynomial, Remove and RandomElement to create three distinct linear factors, PartialFractions to compute the decomposition directly, and Simplify for simplification; objects include num, denom, d1, d2, d3, pf, A, B, C, and text outputs displaying the final decomposition. ④ Suitable for senior high school or pre-calculus/calculus courses, especially when preparing for integration of rational functions, or as a classroom demonstration of automated algebraic manipulation.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. RandomElement(list1) → x1
  2. Remove(list1, {x1}) → list2
  3. RandomElement(list2) → x2
  4. Remove(list2, {x2}) → list3
  5. RandomElement(list3) → x3
  6. RandomPolynomial(2 + (0 * dummy), -5, 5) → num
  7. PartialFractions(num(x) / denom(x)) → pf
  8. Simplify(Simplify[num(x1)] / Simplify[(d2(x1) * d3(x1))]) → A
  9. Simplify(Simplify[num(x2)] / Simplify[(d1(x2) * d3(x2))]) → B
  10. Simplify(Simplify[num(x3)] / Simplify[(d1(x3) * d2(x3))]) → C

AI Drawing Prompt Reference

Create a diagram illustrating the partial fraction decomposition of a proper rational function. Randomly generate a quadratic numerator and choose three distinct linear factors for the denominator. Plot the original rational function in the coordinate plane, and display its decomposition as a sum of three fractions with constant numerators and these linear denominators. Use distinct colors or styles to differentiate the original function from the decomposed parts, and highlight the three constant coefficients computed during the process.
The prompt above was compiled from the original drawing commands and is for reference only.