College Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 5.3 - Page 549: 6

Answer

$\displaystyle \frac{5x^{2}-9\mathrm{x}+19}{(x-4)(x^{2}+5)}=\frac{\mathrm{A}}{x-4}+\frac{\mathrm{B}\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{C}}{x^{2}+5}$

Work Step by Step

For the factor $(x-4),$ 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 $\displaystyle \frac{A}{x-4}$ For the factor $(x^{2}+\mathit{5})$ see p.545. Nonrepeated Prime Quadratic Factors In the Denominator Include one partial fraction with a $linear$ numerator for each distinct prime quadratic factor in the denominator. On the RHS, the corresponding term will be $\displaystyle \frac{Bx+C}{x^{2}+5}$ Setup only: $\displaystyle \frac{5x^{2}-9\mathrm{x}+19}{(x-4)(x^{2}+5)}=\frac{\mathrm{A}}{x-4}+\frac{\mathrm{B}\mathrm{x}+\mathrm{C}}{x^{2}+5}$
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