The question says:
1+x/1-2x is approximately equal to 1+ax+bx^2. Find values of a and b.
We only just started partial fractions today so I am assuming you have to use partial fractions to solve it, could anyone give me a hint to set me off?
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(Original post by Davelittle)
The question says:
1+x/1-2x is approximately equal to 1+ax+bx^2. Find values of a and b.
We only just started partial fractions today so I am assuming you have to use partial fractions to solve it, could anyone give me a hint to set me off?
If so this is a binomial expansion question -
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(Original post by Davelittle)
The question says:
1+x/1-2x is approximately equal to 1+ax+bx^2. Find values of a and b.
We only just started partial fractions today so I am assuming you have to use partial fractions to solve it, could anyone give me a hint to set me off?or
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Either way I'd be looking at the expansion of -
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