How to Simplify Partial Fraction Decomposition with Complex Roots?

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To simplify partial fraction decomposition for the expression 1/((x^2+a^2)(x^2+p^2)), the recommended approach is to use irreducible quadratics. The decomposition can be structured as 1/((x^2+a^2)(x^2+p^2)) = (Ax + B)/(x^2+a^2) + (Cx + D)/(x^2+p^2), where A, B, C, and D are constants to be determined. This method avoids the complexity of using complex roots directly. By focusing on the linear terms in the numerators, the process becomes more manageable. This approach streamlines the solution while effectively addressing the problem.
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Homework Statement


How to get partial fraction decomposition for
\frac{1}{(x^2+a^2)(x^2+p^2)}

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The Attempt at a Solution


I tried with
\frac{1}{(x+ia)(x-ia)(x+ip)(x-ip)}=\frac{A}{x+ia}+\frac{B}{x-ia}+\frac{C}{x-ip}+\frac{D}{x+ip}
and get the result at the end of the day. Is there some easiest way to handle this problem?

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matematikuvol said:

Homework Statement


How to get partial fraction decomposition for
\frac{1}{(x^2+a^2)(x^2+p^2)}


Homework Equations








The Attempt at a Solution


I tried with
\frac{1}{(x+ia)(x-ia)(x+ip)(x-ip)}=\frac{A}{x+ia}+\frac{B}{x-ia}+\frac{C}{x-ip}+\frac{D}{x+ip}
and get the result at the end of the day. Is there some easiest way to handle this problem?

Homework Statement


Since the two factors in the denominator are irreducible quadratics, I would decompose the original fraction like this:

$$\frac{1}{(x^2+a^2)(x^2+p^2)} = \frac{Ax + B}{x^2+a^2} + \frac{Cx + D}{x^2+p^2}$$

Note that A and a represent different numbers.
 
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