Symbolic Computation
Unknown coefficients are variables that represent the constants in an equation or expression, particularly in the context of rational functions when performing partial fraction decomposition. These coefficients are crucial as they allow us to express a complex rational function as a sum of simpler fractions, which can be more easily integrated or analyzed. Identifying these unknown coefficients often involves equating coefficients from both sides of an equation after setting up a suitable form for partial fractions.
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