We are asked to express the rational function $\frac{4x-9}{(x-2)(x-3)}$ in partial fractions.

AlgebraPartial FractionsRational FunctionsAlgebraic Manipulation
2025/3/24
Okay, let's solve these partial fraction decomposition problems. Due to the extensive nature of the problems, I will select problem (a) as a representative example to demonstrate the solution process.

1. Problem Description

We are asked to express the rational function 4x9(x2)(x3)\frac{4x-9}{(x-2)(x-3)} in partial fractions.

2. Solution Steps

We want to find constants AA and BB such that:
4x9(x2)(x3)=Ax2+Bx3\frac{4x-9}{(x-2)(x-3)} = \frac{A}{x-2} + \frac{B}{x-3}
To find AA and BB, we multiply both sides by (x2)(x3)(x-2)(x-3):
4x9=A(x3)+B(x2)4x-9 = A(x-3) + B(x-2)
We can solve for AA and BB by substituting suitable values for xx.
If x=2x=2:
4(2)9=A(23)+B(22)4(2) - 9 = A(2-3) + B(2-2)
89=A8 - 9 = -A
1=A-1 = -A
A=1A = 1
If x=3x=3:
4(3)9=A(33)+B(32)4(3) - 9 = A(3-3) + B(3-2)
129=B12 - 9 = B
3=B3 = B
B=3B = 3
So, we have A=1A = 1 and B=3B = 3. Therefore, the partial fraction decomposition is:
4x9(x2)(x3)=1x2+3x3\frac{4x-9}{(x-2)(x-3)} = \frac{1}{x-2} + \frac{3}{x-3}

3. Final Answer

4x9(x2)(x3)=1x2+3x3\frac{4x-9}{(x-2)(x-3)} = \frac{1}{x-2} + \frac{3}{x-3}

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