College Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 5.3 - Page 549: 4

Answer

$\displaystyle \frac{3x+16}{(x+1)(x-2)^{2}}=\frac{A}{x+1}+\frac{B}{x-2} +\displaystyle \frac{C}{(x-2)^{2}}$

Work Step by Step

For the factor $(x+1),$ 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 $\displaystyle \frac{A}{x+1}$ For the factor $(x-2)^{2}$ 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 term$s$ will be $\displaystyle \frac{B}{x-2}$ +$\displaystyle \frac{C}{(x-2)^{2}}$ Setup only: $\displaystyle \frac{3x+16}{(x+1)(x-2)^{2}}=\frac{A}{x+1}+\frac{B}{x-2} +\displaystyle \frac{C}{(x-2)^{2}}$
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