College Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 5.3 - Page 549: 3

Answer

$\displaystyle \frac{6x^{2}-14x-27}{(x+2)(x-3)^{2}}=\frac{A}{x+2}+\frac{B}{x-3} +\displaystyle \frac{C}{(x-3)^{2}}$

Work Step by Step

For the factor $(x+2),$ see p.541. Decomposition with Distinct Linear Factors In the Denominator: Include one partial fraction with a constant numerator for each distinct linear factor in the denominator. On the RHS, the corresponding term will be $\displaystyle \frac{A}{x+2}$ For the factor $(x-3)^{2}$ see p.544. Decomposition with a Repeated Linear Factor In the Denominator Include one partial fraction with a constant numerator for each power of a repeated linear factor in the denominator. On the RHS, the corresponding terms will be $\displaystyle \frac{B}{x-3}$ +$\displaystyle \frac{C}{(x-3)^{2}}$ Setup only: $\displaystyle \frac{6x^{2}-14x-27}{(x+2)(x-3)^{2}}=\frac{A}{x+2}+\frac{B}{x-3} +\displaystyle \frac{C}{(x-3)^{2}}$
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