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To find: The partial fraction decomposition of the given rational expression.
Answer to Problem 52E
The partial fraction decomposition of the given rational expression is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The rational expression is
Calculations:
Based on the factors of the denominator, the decomposition form is as follows:
Now, multiply each side by the least common multiple,
That is,
Comparing the coefficients of like terms, we get
We got
Now, the second equation becomes
Therefore, the partial fraction decomposition of the given rational expression is
Conclusion:
Using Desmos graphing utility, we can observe that both curves are overlapping each other.
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