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Click to be taken through the steps for finding the partial fractions for the rational function shown

Summary
Make sure you understand each step of the process. There are other slightly different ways of doing it though.
The notation [x2] is used to mean "Compare coefficients of x2". Similarly:
[x]: Compare coefficients of x
[C]: Compare constants (same as substituting x=0)
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