How to get correct answer

[foggy basin]

This is my answer but there’s supposed to be a x^2/2+x in it also. But idk where they get it from

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[final flare]

The initial fraction is improper, you can't use partial fractions for it.

[foggy basin]

Then what am I suppose to do

In the video they also use partial fractions tho

[final flare]

Divide the polynomials by each other, then you'll have a polynomial and a proper fraction.

[final flare]

That's only when your fraction is proper.

[foggy basin]

So I have to do long division?

[final flare]

Yes.

[foggy basin]

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[wide mountain]

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