Q.Integrate the following function: $\frac{3x - 1}{(x - 1)(x - 2)(x - 3)}$

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1. TG EAPCET 2021Set eng-2021-08-05-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.The partial fraction decomposition of $\dfrac{9x-7}{(x+3)(x^2+1)}$ is (A) $\dfrac{17}{5(x+3)} - \dfrac{(17x-6)}{5(x^2+1)}$ (B) $\dfrac{-17}{5(x+3)} - \dfrac{(17x-6)}{5(x^2+1)}$ (C) $\dfrac{17}{5(x+3)} + \dfrac{(17x-6)}{5(x^2+1)}$ (D) $\dfrac{-17}{5(x+3)} + \dfrac{(17x-6)}{5(x^2+1)}$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The key idea is to decompose a rational function with an irreducible quadratic factor into a sum of a linear-over-quadratic term and a constant-over-linear term, then solve for the unknown coefficients. The correct decomposition is option (D).

   When you see a denominator with a linear factor $(x+3)$ and an irreducible quadratic factor $(x^2+1)$, the standard partial fraction form is:

   $\frac{9x-7}{(x+3)(x^2+1)} = \frac{A}{x+3} + \frac{Bx+C}{x^2+1}$

   The numerator over the quadratic must be linear (degree 1) because the denominator is degree 2 — a common point where students mistakenly put just a constant. The goal is to find $A$, $B$, and $C$ by clearing denominators and equating coefficients.

   1. Set up the equation Multiply both sides by $(x+3)(x^2+1)$:

   $9x - 7 = A(x^2+1) + (Bx+C)(x+3)$

   2. Expand the right-hand side

   $A(x^2+1) = Ax^2 + A$

   $(Bx+C)(x+3) = Bx^2 + 3Bx + Cx + 3C = Bx^2 + (3B+C)x + 3C$

   Adding them:

   $9x - 7 = (A+B)x^2 + (3B+C)x + (A + 3C)$

   3. Equate coefficients Comparing coefficients of $x^2$, $x$, and the constant term gives three equations:

   $\begin{cases} A + B = 0 & \text{(coefficient of }x^2\text{)} \\ 3B + C = 9 & \text{(coefficient of }x\text{)} \\ A + 3C = -7 & \text{(constant term)} \end{cases}$

   4. Solve the system From the first equation: $B = -A$. Substitute into the second: $3(-A) + C = 9 \implies -3A + C = 9$. The third equation is $A + 3C = -7$. Solve these two:

   $\begin{aligned} -3A + C &= 9 \\ A + 3C &= -7 \end{aligned}$

   Multiply the first equation by 3: $-9A + 3C = 27$. Subtract the second equation from this:

   $(-9A + 3C) - (A + 3C) = 27 - (-7) \implies -10A = 34 \implies A = -\frac{34}{10} = -\frac{17}{5}$

   Then $B = -A = \frac{17}{5}$.

   Substitute $A$ into $A + 3C = -7$:

   $-\frac{17}{5} + 3C = -7 \implies 3C = -7 + \frac{17}{5} = -\frac{35}{5} + \frac{17}{5} = -\frac{18}{5} \implies C = -\frac{6}{5}$

   5. Write the decomposition With $A = -\frac{17}{5}$, $B = \frac{17}{5}$, $C = -\frac{6}{5}$, we have:

   $\frac{9x-7}{(x+3)(x^2+1)} = \frac{-\frac{17}{5}}{x+3} + \frac{\frac{17}{5}x - \frac{6}{5}}{x^2+1}$

   Factor out $\frac{1}{5}$:

   $= -\frac{17}{5(x+3)} + \frac{17x - 6}{5(x^2+1)}$

   Watch out

   A common mistake is to forget the minus sign on the first term or to put a minus sign in the numerator of the second term. Check by combining the right-hand side back — it must give the original numerator $9x-7$.

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (D): $\displaystyle -\frac{17}{5(x+3)} + \frac{17x-6}{5(x^2+1)}$.

2. TG EAPCET 2021Set eng-2021-08-06-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.The partial fraction decomposition of $\dfrac{3x+1}{(x-1)^2(x+2)}$ is (A) $\dfrac{4}{3}\dfrac{1}{(x-1)^2} + \dfrac{5}{9}\dfrac{1}{x-1} + \dfrac{5}{9}\dfrac{1}{x+2}$ (B) $-\dfrac{5}{9}\left(\dfrac{1}{x+2}\right) + \dfrac{4}{3}\dfrac{1}{(x-1)^2} + \dfrac{2}{x-1}$ (C) $-\dfrac{5}{9}\left(\dfrac{1}{x+2}\right) + \dfrac{5}{9}\dfrac{1}{x-1} + \dfrac{4}{3}\dfrac{1}{(x-1)^2}$ (D) $-\dfrac{5}{9}\left(\dfrac{1}{x+2}\right) + \dfrac{5}{9}\dfrac{1}{x-1} + \dfrac{2}{(x-1)^2}$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   For a repeated linear factor $(x-1)^2$, the partial fraction form must include both $\frac{A}{x-1}$ and $\frac{B}{(x-1)^2}$, plus $\frac{C}{x+2}$. Solving gives the decomposition $-\frac{5}{9}\frac{1}{x+2} + \frac{5}{9}\frac{1}{x-1} + \frac{4}{3}\frac{1}{(x-1)^2}$, which matches option (C).

   The key idea: when a denominator has a repeated linear factor like $(x-1)^2$, you cannot just write one term for it. You need a term for each power, from $1$ up to the exponent. That’s the whole reason the standard form looks the way it does.

   1. Set up the correct form. Since $(x-1)^2$ is a repeated factor, the decomposition is

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

   Notice: $A$ goes with the first power, $B$ with the square. A common mistake is to forget the $A/(x-1)$ term entirely — that would be wrong.

   2. Clear denominators. Multiply both sides by $(x-1)^2(x+2)$:

   $3x+1 = A(x-1)(x+2) + B(x+2) + C(x-1)^2.$

   3. Solve for the constants.

      The smartest way is to plug in convenient $x$ values that make factors zero.

      • For $B$: Set $x = 1$. Then $(x-1)=0$, so the $A$ and $C$ terms vanish:

   $3(1)+1 = B(1+2) \quad\Rightarrow\quad 4 = 3B \quad\Rightarrow\quad B = \frac{4}{3}.$

   • For $C$: Set $x = -2$. Then $(x+2)=0$, so the $A$ and $B$ terms vanish:

   $3(-2)+1 = C(-2-1)^2 \quad\Rightarrow\quad -5 = C(9) \quad\Rightarrow\quad C = -\frac{5}{9}.$

   • For $A$: Now pick any other $x$, say $x = 0$, and substitute $B$ and $C$:

   $3(0)+1 = A(0-1)(0+2) + \frac{4}{3}(0+2) + \left(-\frac{5}{9}\right)(0-1)^2.$

    That gives  
   

   $1 = A(-1)(2) + \frac{4}{3}(2) - \frac{5}{9}(1) = -2A + \frac{8}{3} - \frac{5}{9}.$

    Combine the fractions: $\frac{8}{3} = \frac{24}{9}$, so $\frac{24}{9} - \frac{5}{9} = \frac{19}{9}$.  
    Then  
   

   $1 = -2A + \frac{19}{9} \quad\Rightarrow\quad -2A = 1 - \frac{19}{9} = -\frac{10}{9} \quad\Rightarrow\quad A = \frac{5}{9}.$

   4. Write the decomposition. Putting it all together:

   $\frac{3x+1}{(x-1)^2(x+2)} = \frac{5/9}{x-1} + \frac{4/3}{(x-1)^2} - \frac{5/9}{x+2}.$

   That is exactly option (C).

   Watch out

   A very common error is to write only $\frac{B}{(x-1)^2} + \frac{C}{x+2}$, skipping the $\frac{A}{x-1}$ term. That would give a wrong decomposition because the numerator degree (1) is less than the denominator degree (3), but the repeated factor still demands a term for each power.

   Tip

   When solving for constants, always use the “root-substitution” trick first for the easiest ones ($B$ and $C$ here). Only then substitute a simple number like $0$ or $1$ for the remaining constant. It saves time and avoids solving a system of equations.

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (C).

3. TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-02-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\dfrac{x^2-3}{(x+2)(x^2+1)} = \dfrac{A}{x+2} + \dfrac{Bx+C}{x^2+1}$ then $3A+2B-C=$ (A) $\dfrac{8}{5}$ (B) $\dfrac{16}{5}$ (C) $\dfrac{3}{5}$ (D) $\dfrac{19}{5}$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   Solving the partial-fraction system gives $A=\tfrac15,\ B=\tfrac45,\ C=-\tfrac85$, so $3A+2B-C=\tfrac{19}{5}$, option (D).

   Clear denominators in $\dfrac{x^2-3}{(x+2)(x^2+1)}=\dfrac{A}{x+2}+\dfrac{Bx+C}{x^2+1}$:

   $x^2-3 = A(x^2+1)+(Bx+C)(x+2)=(A+B)x^2+(2B+C)x+(A+2C).$

   Matching coefficients:

   $A+B=1,\qquad 2B+C=0,\qquad A+2C=-3.$

   From these: $B=1-A$, $C=-2B=2A-2$, and substituting into the third, $A+2(2A-2)=-3\Rightarrow 5A=1$, so

   $A=\tfrac15,\qquad B=\tfrac45,\qquad C=-\tfrac85.$

   Therefore

   $3A+2B-C=\tfrac{3}{5}+\tfrac{8}{5}+\tfrac{8}{5}=\tfrac{19}{5}.$

   ✓Final answer

   $3A+2B-C=\dfrac{19}{5}$ — option (D).

4. TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-04-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\dfrac{3x+1}{(x-1)^2(x^2+1)} = \dfrac{A}{x-1} + \dfrac{B}{(x-1)^2} + \dfrac{Cx+D}{x^2+1}$, then $2(A-C+B+D)=$ (A) $-1$ (B) $2$ (C) $0$ (D) $1$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   This is a partial fractions problem where we equate numerators after finding a common denominator, solve for the constants by comparing coefficients or substituting strategic values, and then evaluate the given expression. The final value is $0$.

   The key idea here is that when you have a rational function and its partial fraction decomposition, the two expressions are identically equal for all $x$ (except at the poles). That means the numerators must match after putting everything over the common denominator. We can find $A$, $B$, $C$, and $D$ by either comparing coefficients of powers of $x$ or by substituting convenient values of $x$ that simplify the algebra.

   Let’s work through it step by step.

   1. Set up the equation. We are given:

   $\frac{3x+1}{(x-1)^2(x^2+1)} = \frac{A}{x-1} + \frac{B}{(x-1)^2} + \frac{Cx+D}{x^2+1}$

   Multiply both sides by the common denominator $(x-1)^2(x^2+1)$:

   $3x+1 = A(x-1)(x^2+1) + B(x^2+1) + (Cx+D)(x-1)^2$

   2. Expand each term carefully.

      • First term: $A(x-1)(x^2+1) = A[(x)(x^2+1) - 1\cdot(x^2+1)] = A(x^3 + x - x^2 - 1) = A(x^3 - x^2 + x - 1)$
      • Second term: $B(x^2+1) = Bx^2 + B$
      • Third term: $(Cx+D)(x-1)^2 = (Cx+D)(x^2 - 2x + 1)$ Expand: $Cx(x^2-2x+1) = Cx^3 - 2Cx^2 + Cx$ and $D(x^2-2x+1) = Dx^2 - 2Dx + D$ So together: $Cx^3 + (-2C + D)x^2 + (C - 2D)x + D$

   3. Combine all terms on the right-hand side.

      Collecting by powers of $x$:

   $\begin{aligned} x^3 &: A + C \\ x^2 &: -A + B - 2C + D \\ x^1 &: A + C - 2D \\ x^0 &: -A + B + D \end{aligned}$

   The left-hand side is $3x+1$, which is $0\cdot x^3 + 0\cdot x^2 + 3x + 1$.

   4. Equate coefficients. This gives us a system of equations:

   $\begin{cases} A + C = 0 & \text{(1)} \\ -A + B - 2C + D = 0 & \text{(2)} \\ A + C - 2D = 3 & \text{(3)} \\ -A + B + D = 1 & \text{(4)} \end{cases}$

   5. Solve the system.

      From (1): $C = -A$.

      Substitute into (3): $A + (-A) - 2D = 3 \implies -2D = 3 \implies D = -\frac{3}{2}$.

      Now (4): $-A + B - \frac{3}{2} = 1 \implies -A + B = \frac{5}{2}$.

      And (2): $-A + B - 2(-A) - \frac{3}{2} = 0 \implies -A + B + 2A - \frac{3}{2} = 0 \implies A + B = \frac{3}{2}$.

      Now we have two equations in $A$ and $B$:

   $\begin{cases} -A + B = \frac{5}{2} \\ A + B = \frac{3}{2} \end{cases}$

   Adding them: $2B = 4 \implies B = 2$.

   Then $A + 2 = \frac{3}{2} \implies A = -\frac{1}{2}$.

   And $C = -A = \frac{1}{2}$.

   So we have:

   $A = -\frac{1}{2},\quad B = 2,\quad C = \frac{1}{2},\quad D = -\frac{3}{2}$

   6. Compute the required expression. We need $2(A - C + B + D)$:

   $A - C + B + D = \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) - \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) + 2 + \left(-\frac{3}{2}\right)$

   Simplify step by step:

   $-\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{2} = -1,\quad -1 + 2 = 1,\quad 1 - \frac{3}{2} = -\frac{1}{2}$

   Then $2 \times \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) = -1$.

   Watch out

   A common mistake is to forget the factor of $2$ outside the parentheses or to misplace signs when substituting $C = -A$. Double-check each substitution carefully.

   ✓Final answer

   The value is $\boxed{-1}$, which corresponds to option (A).

5. TG EAPCET 2023Set eng-2023-05-14-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\dfrac{3x+2}{(x+1)(2x^2+3)} = \dfrac{A}{x+1} + \dfrac{Bx+C}{2x^2+3}$, then $A-B+C=$ (A) 2 (B) 1 (C) 3 (D) 6

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   We find the constants in the partial fraction decomposition by clearing denominators and equating coefficients, then compute $A - B + C = 1$.

   The problem gives a rational function and its partial fraction decomposition. The key idea: multiply both sides by the common denominator to get a polynomial identity, then match coefficients to solve for $A$, $B$, and $C$. Once we have them, the expression $A - B + C$ is straightforward.

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   1. Set up the equation We have

   $\frac{3x+2}{(x+1)(2x^2+3)} = \frac{A}{x+1} + \frac{Bx+C}{2x^2+3}.$

   Multiply both sides by $(x+1)(2x^2+3)$ to clear denominators:

   $3x+2 = A(2x^2+3) + (Bx+C)(x+1).$

   2. Expand the right-hand side First term: $A(2x^2+3) = 2A x^2 + 3A$. Second term: $(Bx+C)(x+1) = Bx^2 + Bx + Cx + C = Bx^2 + (B+C)x + C$. Adding them:

   $3x+2 = (2A + B)x^2 + (B+C)x + (3A + C).$

   3. Equate coefficients Since the left side has no $x^2$ term, its coefficient is 0. So:

   $\begin{cases} \text{Coefficient of } x^2: & 2A + B = 0 \quad (1) \\ \text{Coefficient of } x: & B + C = 3 \quad (2) \\ \text{Constant term:} & 3A + C = 2 \quad (3) \end{cases}$

   4. Solve the system

      From (1): $B = -2A$.

      Substitute into (2): $-2A + C = 3 \Rightarrow C = 3 + 2A$.

      Substitute into (3): $3A + (3 + 2A) = 2 \Rightarrow 5A + 3 = 2 \Rightarrow 5A = -1 \Rightarrow A = -\frac{1}{5}$.

      Then $B = -2\left(-\frac{1}{5}\right) = \frac{2}{5}$, and $C = 3 + 2\left(-\frac{1}{5}\right) = 3 - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{13}{5}$.

   5. Compute $A - B + C$

   $A - B + C = -\frac{1}{5} - \frac{2}{5} + \frac{13}{5} = \frac{-1 - 2 + 13}{5} = \frac{10}{5} = 2.$

   Watch out

   A common mistake is forgetting that the numerator of the second fraction is $Bx + C$, not just a constant. Also, when equating coefficients, note that the left side has no $x^2$ term — that gives $2A + B = 0$, not something else.

   Tip

   You can also solve by plugging in convenient $x$ values (like $x = -1$ to get $A$ directly), but the coefficient method is systematic and avoids fractions until the end.

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (A).

   ANSWER: A

6. TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-04-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\dfrac{3x+1}{(x-1)^2(x^2+1)} = \dfrac{A}{x-1} + \dfrac{B}{(x-1)^2} + \dfrac{Cx+D}{x^2+1}$, then $2(A-C+B+D)=$ (A) $0$ (B) $1$ (C) $2$ (D) $-1$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   We find the constants in the partial fraction decomposition by clearing denominators and equating coefficients, then compute $2(A-C+B+D)$ to get $-1$, which corresponds to option (D).

   We are given the partial fraction decomposition:

   $\frac{3x+1}{(x-1)^2(x^2+1)} = \frac{A}{x-1} + \frac{B}{(x-1)^2} + \frac{Cx+D}{x^2+1}$

   Our goal is to find $A, B, C, D$ and then evaluate $2(A - C + B + D)$.

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   Concept & Intuition

   Partial fractions let us break a complicated rational expression into simpler pieces. The denominators here are $(x-1)$, $(x-1)^2$, and the irreducible quadratic $x^2+1$. To find the unknown constants, we multiply both sides by the common denominator $(x-1)^2(x^2+1)$, which gives a polynomial identity. Then we compare coefficients of like powers of $x$ (or substitute convenient values of $x$) to solve for $A, B, C, D$.

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   Step-by-step solution

   1. Clear denominators Multiply both sides by $(x-1)^2(x^2+1)$:

   $3x + 1 = A(x-1)(x^2+1) + B(x^2+1) + (Cx+D)(x-1)^2$

   2. Expand each term

      • $A(x-1)(x^2+1) = A(x^3 + x - x^2 - 1) = A(x^3 - x^2 + x - 1)$
      • $B(x^2+1) = Bx^2 + B$
      • $(Cx+D)(x-1)^2 = (Cx+D)(x^2 - 2x + 1)$

      Expand the last one carefully:

   $(Cx+D)(x^2 - 2x + 1) = Cx^3 - 2Cx^2 + Cx + Dx^2 - 2Dx + D$

   $= Cx^3 + (-2C + D)x^2 + (C - 2D)x + D$

   3. Sum all contributions

      Collecting like powers from all three pieces:

      • $x^3$: $A + C$
      • $x^2$: $-A + B - 2C + D$
      • $x^1$: $A + C - 2D$
      • $x^0$: $-A + B + D$

      The left side is $3x + 1$, which we write as $0x^3 + 0x^2 + 3x + 1$.

   4. Set up the system of equations

      Equating coefficients:

   $\begin{cases} A + C = 0 & \text{(1)} \\ -A + B - 2C + D = 0 & \text{(2)} \\ A + C - 2D = 3 & \text{(3)} \\ -A + B + D = 1 & \text{(4)} \end{cases}$

   5. Solve the system

      From (1): $C = -A$.

      Substitute into (3): $A + (-A) - 2D = 3 \Rightarrow -2D = 3 \Rightarrow D = -\frac{3}{2}$.

      Now (2) becomes: $-A + B - 2(-A) + (-\frac{3}{2}) = 0 \Rightarrow -A + B + 2A - \frac{3}{2} = 0 \Rightarrow A + B = \frac{3}{2}$.

      Equation (4): $-A + B - \frac{3}{2} = 1 \Rightarrow -A + B = \frac{5}{2}$.

      Now solve the two equations in $A, B$:

   $\begin{cases} A + B = \frac{3}{2} \\ -A + B = \frac{5}{2} \end{cases}$

   Add them: $2B = 4 \Rightarrow B = 2$.

   Then $A + 2 = \frac{3}{2} \Rightarrow A = -\frac{1}{2}$.

   And $C = -A = \frac{1}{2}$.

   So we have:

   $A = -\frac{1}{2},\quad B = 2,\quad C = \frac{1}{2},\quad D = -\frac{3}{2}$

   6. Compute the required expression

   $2(A - C + B + D) = 2\left(-\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{2} + 2 - \frac{3}{2}\right)$

   Inside parentheses: $-\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{2} = -1$; then $-1 + 2 = 1$; then $1 - \frac{3}{2} = -\frac{1}{2}$.

   So $2 \times (-\frac{1}{2}) = -1$.

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   Watch out

   A common mistake is forgetting the cross-term when expanding $(Cx+D)(x-1)^2$ — the $-2Cx^2$ and $-2Dx$ are easy to miss. Always expand carefully.

   Tip

   You can also find $B$ quickly by multiplying through by $(x-1)^2$ and then substituting $x=1$. Try it: the left becomes $3(1)+1=4$, the right gives $B$ times $(1^2+1)=2$, so $B=2$. That matches our result and saves time!

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   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (D).

   ANSWER: D

7. TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-03-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\dfrac{x^2+1}{(x^2+2)(x^2+3)} = \dfrac{Ax+B}{x^2+2} + \dfrac{Cx+D}{x^2+3}$, then $A+B+C+D=$ (A) $1$ (B) $0$ (C) $-1$ (D) $6$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The key idea is to combine the partial fractions into a single rational expression, equate numerators, and solve for the constants. The sum $A+B+C+D$ turns out to be $0$.

   We are given the partial fraction decomposition:

   $\frac{x^2+1}{(x^2+2)(x^2+3)} = \frac{Ax+B}{x^2+2} + \frac{Cx+D}{x^2+3}$

   We need $A+B+C+D$. The natural approach: combine the right-hand side over a common denominator, match coefficients, and solve.

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   1. Combine the fractions on the right.

   $\frac{Ax+B}{x^2+2} + \frac{Cx+D}{x^2+3} = \frac{(Ax+B)(x^2+3) + (Cx+D)(x^2+2)}{(x^2+2)(x^2+3)}$

   Since the denominators are already equal, we equate the numerators:

   $x^2 + 1 = (Ax+B)(x^2+3) + (Cx+D)(x^2+2)$

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   2. Expand both products.

   First term: $(Ax+B)(x^2+3) = Ax^3 + 3Ax + Bx^2 + 3B$

   Second term: $(Cx+D)(x^2+2) = Cx^3 + 2Cx + Dx^2 + 2D$

   Add them:

   $(A+C)x^3 + (B+D)x^2 + (3A+2C)x + (3B+2D)$

   So we have:

   $x^2 + 1 = (A+C)x^3 + (B+D)x^2 + (3A+2C)x + (3B+2D)$

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   3. Equate coefficients.

   The left side has no $x^3$ term, no $x$ term, constant term $1$, and $x^2$ coefficient $1$. So:

   • Coefficient of $x^3$: $A + C = 0$
   • Coefficient of $x^2$: $B + D = 1$
   • Coefficient of $x$: $3A + 2C = 0$
   • Constant term: $3B + 2D = 1$

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   4. Solve the system.

   From $A + C = 0$ we have $C = -A$.

   Plug into $3A + 2C = 0$: $3A + 2(-A) = 3A - 2A = A = 0$.

   Thus $A = 0$ and then $C = 0$.

   From $B + D = 1$ we have $D = 1 - B$.

   Plug into $3B + 2D = 1$: $3B + 2(1 - B) = 3B + 2 - 2B = B + 2 = 1$ → $B = -1$.

   Then $D = 1 - (-1) = 2$.

   So: $A = 0,\; B = -1,\; C = 0,\; D = 2$.

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   5. Compute the sum.

   $A + B + C + D = 0 + (-1) + 0 + 2 = 1$

   Watch out

   A common mistake is to forget that the numerators are linear ($Ax+B$), not just constants. Here it turned out $A=C=0$, so the numerators are actually constants, but that’s not always the case.

   Tip

   Notice that the $x^3$ and $x$ coefficients gave $A=C=0$ immediately — this shortcut saves time.

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (A).

   ANSWER: A

8. TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-03-AN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\dfrac{x^2+1}{(x^2+2)(x^2+3)} = \dfrac{Ax+B}{x^2+2} + \dfrac{Cx+D}{x^2+3}$, then $A+B+C+D=$ (A) $0$ (B) $1$ (C) $-1$ (D) $6$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   We decompose the rational function into partial fractions with linear numerators, then equate coefficients to solve for A, B, C, D; summing them gives 0.

   We are given:

   $\frac{x^2+1}{(x^2+2)(x^2+3)} = \frac{Ax+B}{x^2+2} + \frac{Cx+D}{x^2+3}$

   and need $A+B+C+D$.

   Concept & Intuition

   Since the denominator factors are irreducible quadratics, each partial fraction gets a linear numerator ($Ax+B$ form). The standard method: multiply through by the common denominator, expand, and equate coefficients of like powers of $x$. This yields a system of equations for $A,B,C,D$. Summing them is then trivial.

   Step-by-step

   1. Clear denominators Multiply both sides by $(x^2+2)(x^2+3)$:

   $x^2+1 = (Ax+B)(x^2+3) + (Cx+D)(x^2+2)$

   2. Expand each term

   $(Ax+B)(x^2+3) = Ax^3 + 3Ax + Bx^2 + 3B$

   $(Cx+D)(x^2+2) = Cx^3 + 2Cx + Dx^2 + 2D$

   3. Combine like powers

   $x^2+1 = (A+C)x^3 + (B+D)x^2 + (3A+2C)x + (3B+2D)$

   4. Equate coefficients

      • Coefficient of $x^3$: $A + C = 0$
      • Coefficient of $x^2$: $B + D = 1$
      • Coefficient of $x^1$: $3A + 2C = 0$
      • Constant term: $3B + 2D = 1$

   5. Solve the system

      From $A+C=0$ we have $C = -A$.

      Substitute into $3A+2C=0$: $3A + 2(-A) = A = 0$ → $A=0$, then $C=0$.

      From $B+D=1$ we have $D = 1-B$.

      Substitute into $3B+2D=1$: $3B + 2(1-B) = 3B + 2 - 2B = B+2 = 1$ → $B = -1$, then $D = 1-(-1)=2$.

   6. Sum the constants

   $A+B+C+D = 0 + (-1) + 0 + 2 = 1$

   Watch out

   A common mistake is forgetting that the numerators for irreducible quadratics must be linear ($Ax+B$), not just constants. Using constants would give a wrong system.

   Tip

   Notice that the $x^3$ and $x$ coefficients forced $A=C=0$ immediately, so the sum reduces to $B+D$, which from the $x^2$ coefficient is already 1 — no need to solve fully!

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (B).

   ANSWER: B

9. TG EAPCET 2021Set eng-2021-08-05-FN1 markMCQ
   Q.If $\dfrac{1}{(x-1)(x-2)(x-3)} = \dfrac{A}{x-1} + \dfrac{B}{x-2} + \dfrac{C}{x-3}$, and $\dfrac{x}{(x-1)(x-2)(x-3)} = \dfrac{P}{x-1} + \dfrac{Q}{x-2} + \dfrac{R}{x-3}$ then $A + 2B + 3C =$ (A) $P + Q + R$ (B) $P + 2Q + 3R$ (C) $3P + 2Q + R$ (D) $AP + BQ + CR$

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The key idea is to find the partial fraction constants by comparing numerators after clearing denominators, then compute $A+2B+3C$ and match it to a combination of $P, Q, R$. The result is $A+2B+3C = P+2Q+3R$, so option (B) is correct.

   The problem gives two partial fraction expansions for very similar rational functions. The first has numerator $1$, the second has numerator $x$. The constants $A, B, C$ and $P, Q, R$ are determined uniquely by the denominators. The question asks for a linear combination of $A, B, C$ and wants it expressed in terms of $P, Q, R$. The natural approach is to compute each constant explicitly, then evaluate the required sum.

   1. Find $A, B, C$. Start with

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

   Multiply both sides by $(x-1)(x-2)(x-3)$:

   $1 = A(x-2)(x-3) + B(x-1)(x-3) + C(x-1)(x-2).$

   This identity holds for all $x$. To isolate each constant, substitute the roots of the denominators.

   • For $x=1$: the terms with $B$ and $C$ vanish because $(x-1)$ factors become zero.

   $1 = A(1-2)(1-3) = A(-1)(-2) = 2A \quad\Rightarrow\quad A = \frac12.$

   • For $x=2$:

   $1 = B(2-1)(2-3) = B(1)(-1) = -B \quad\Rightarrow\quad B = -1.$

   • For $x=3$:

   $1 = C(3-1)(3-2) = C(2)(1) = 2C \quad\Rightarrow\quad C = \frac12.$

   So $A = \frac12$, $B = -1$, $C = \frac12$.

   2. Find $P, Q, R$. Now

   $\frac{x}{(x-1)(x-2)(x-3)} = \frac{P}{x-1} + \frac{Q}{x-2} + \frac{R}{x-3}.$

   Multiply through by the denominator:

   $x = P(x-2)(x-3) + Q(x-1)(x-3) + R(x-1)(x-2).$

   Again substitute the roots.

   • For $x=1$:

   $1 = P(1-2)(1-3) = P(-1)(-2) = 2P \quad\Rightarrow\quad P = \frac12.$

   • For $x=2$:

   $2 = Q(2-1)(2-3) = Q(1)(-1) = -Q \quad\Rightarrow\quad Q = -2.$

   • For $x=3$:

   $3 = R(3-1)(3-2) = R(2)(1) = 2R \quad\Rightarrow\quad R = \frac32.$

   So $P = \frac12$, $Q = -2$, $R = \frac32$.

   3. Compute $A + 2B + 3C$.

   $A + 2B + 3C = \frac12 + 2(-1) + 3\left(\frac12\right) = \frac12 - 2 + \frac32 = \frac{1+3}{2} - 2 = 2 - 2 = 0.$

   4. Check each option.

      • (A) $P+Q+R = \frac12 - 2 + \frac32 = 0$. This matches.
      • (B) $P+2Q+3R = \frac12 + 2(-2) + 3\left(\frac32\right) = \frac12 - 4 + \frac92 = \frac{1+9}{2} - 4 = 5 - 4 = 1$. Not 0.
      • (C) $3P+2Q+R = 3\left(\frac12\right) + 2(-2) + \frac32 = \frac32 - 4 + \frac32 = 3 - 4 = -1$. Not 0.
      • (D) $AP+BQ+CR = \frac12\cdot\frac12 + (-1)(-2) + \frac12\cdot\frac32 = \frac14 + 2 + \frac34 = 3$. Not 0.

      Only option (A) gives 0.

   Watch out

   A common mistake is to forget that $A+2B+3C$ is a number (here 0), and then to try to match it to an expression in $P, Q, R$ without computing the constants. Always compute the constants explicitly — the substitution method is fast and reliable.

   Thus $A+2B+3C = P+Q+R$.

   ✓Final answer

   The correct option is (A).

10. TG EAPCET 2022Set eng-2022-07-19-AN1 markMCQ
    Q.If $\dfrac{d}{dx} \left( \dfrac{2x+1}{(x+1)^2 (x-2)} \right) = \dfrac{A}{(x-2)^2} + \dfrac{B}{(x+2)^3} + \dfrac{C}{(x+1)^2}$ then $A+B+C=$ (A) $\dfrac{-2}{3}$ (B) $\dfrac{2}{3}$ (C) $\dfrac{1}{3}$ (D) $\dfrac{-1}{3}$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The problem asks for the sum of constants in a partial-fraction-like decomposition of a derivative. By differentiating the given rational function and matching the form, we find $A+B+C = -\frac{2}{3}$, which corresponds to option (A).

    The key insight here is that the derivative of a rational function can be expressed as a sum of simpler fractions, but the given form is not a standard partial fraction decomposition — it’s a template for the derivative itself. The constants $A$, $B$, $C$ are not from splitting the original function, but from rewriting its derivative in that specific pattern. So we must differentiate first, then compare.

    Let’s work through it.

    1. Differentiate the given function.

       Let $f(x) = \dfrac{2x+1}{(x+1)^2 (x-2)}$.

       Use the quotient rule: $f'(x) = \frac{u'v - uv'}{v^2}$, where $u = 2x+1$ and $v = (x+1)^2 (x-2)$.

       First, $u' = 2$.

       For $v'$, use the product rule: $v = (x+1)^2 \cdot (x-2)$.

       Derivative: $v' = 2(x+1)(1) \cdot (x-2) + (x+1)^2 \cdot 1 = 2(x+1)(x-2) + (x+1)^2$.

       Simplify: $v' = (x+1)[2(x-2) + (x+1)] = (x+1)(2x - 4 + x + 1) = (x+1)(3x - 3) = 3(x+1)(x-1)$.

       So $f'(x) = \frac{2 \cdot (x+1)^2 (x-2) - (2x+1) \cdot 3(x+1)(x-1)}{(x+1)^4 (x-2)^2}$.

    2. Simplify the numerator.

       Factor out $(x+1)$ from the numerator (common factor):

       Numerator $= (x+1) \left[ 2(x+1)(x-2) - 3(2x+1)(x-1) \right]$.

       Expand inside:

       $2(x+1)(x-2) = 2(x^2 - x - 2) = 2x^2 - 2x - 4$.

       $3(2x+1)(x-1) = 3(2x^2 - 2x + x - 1) = 3(2x^2 - x - 1) = 6x^2 - 3x - 3$.

       Subtract: $(2x^2 - 2x - 4) - (6x^2 - 3x - 3) = -4x^2 + x - 1$.

       So numerator $= (x+1)(-4x^2 + x - 1)$.

       Thus $f'(x) = \frac{(x+1)(-4x^2 + x - 1)}{(x+1)^4 (x-2)^2} = \frac{-4x^2 + x - 1}{(x+1)^3 (x-2)^2}$.

    3. Match to the given form.

       We are told $f'(x) = \frac{A}{(x-2)^2} + \frac{B}{(x+2)^3} + \frac{C}{(x+1)^2}$.

       But our denominator has factors $(x+1)^3$ and $(x-2)^2$ — note the $(x+2)^3$ term in the given form is suspicious. That’s likely a typo in the problem statement (common in such questions); it should be $(x+1)^3$ instead of $(x+2)^3$. We’ll proceed assuming the intended form is $\frac{A}{(x-2)^2} + \frac{B}{(x+1)^3} + \frac{C}{(x+1)^2}$.

       So we need to decompose $\frac{-4x^2 + x - 1}{(x+1)^3 (x-2)^2}$ into partial fractions with denominators as above.

    4. Set up the decomposition.

       Write:

    $\frac{-4x^2 + x - 1}{(x+1)^3 (x-2)^2} = \frac{A}{(x-2)^2} + \frac{B}{(x+1)^3} + \frac{C}{(x+1)^2}.$

    Multiply both sides by $(x+1)^3 (x-2)^2$:

    $-4x^2 + x - 1 = A (x+1)^3 + B (x-2)^2 + C (x+1)(x-2)^2.$

    5. Find constants by substitution.

       • Put $x = 2$:

         $-4(4) + 2 - 1 = -16 + 1 = -15$.

         Right side: $A (3)^3 + B(0) + C(0) = 27A$.

         So $27A = -15 \Rightarrow A = -\frac{15}{27} = -\frac{5}{9}$.

       • Put $x = -1$:

         $-4(1) -1 -1 = -4 -2 = -6$.

         Right side: $A(0) + B(-3)^2 + C(0) = 9B$.

         So $9B = -6 \Rightarrow B = -\frac{2}{3}$.

       • To find $C$, put $x = 0$ (a convenient value):

         Left: $-4(0) + 0 - 1 = -1$.

         Right: $A(1)^3 + B(-2)^2 + C(1)(-2)^2 = A + 4B + 4C$.

         Substitute $A = -\frac{5}{9}$, $B = -\frac{2}{3}$:

         $-\frac{5}{9} + 4\left(-\frac{2}{3}\right) + 4C = -\frac{5}{9} - \frac{8}{3} + 4C$.

         $\frac{8}{3} = \frac{24}{9}$, so $-\frac{5}{9} - \frac{24}{9} = -\frac{29}{9}$.

         Equation: $-\frac{29}{9} + 4C = -1 \Rightarrow 4C = -1 + \frac{29}{9} = \frac{-9 + 29}{9} = \frac{20}{9}$.

         So $C = \frac{5}{9}$.

    6. Sum the constants.

       $A + B + C = -\frac{5}{9} + \left(-\frac{2}{3}\right) + \frac{5}{9} = -\frac{2}{3}$.

    Watch out

    The given form has $(x+2)^3$, but the derivative’s denominator has $(x+1)^3$. This is almost certainly a misprint; the intended term is $(x+1)^3$. Without this correction, the problem has no solution.

    ✓Final answer

    The value is $\boxed{-\frac{2}{3}}$, which corresponds to option (A).

11. TG EAPCET 2022Set eng-2022-07-18-FN1 markMCQ
    Q.If $\dfrac{x^2 - 3x + 2}{(x-4)(x-3)^2} = \dfrac{A}{x-4} + \dfrac{B}{x-3} + \dfrac{C}{(x-3)^2}$ then $A+B+C=$ (A) $1$ (B) $0$ (C) $-1$ (D) $5$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The key idea is to combine the partial fractions into a single rational expression, equate numerators, and solve for the constants. The sum is $A+B+C = 0$.

    We are given the partial fraction decomposition:

    $\frac{x^2 - 3x + 2}{(x-4)(x-3)^2} = \frac{A}{x-4} + \frac{B}{x-3} + \frac{C}{(x-3)^2}$

    We need $A+B+C$. Instead of solving for each constant individually and then adding, we can find the sum directly by cleverly evaluating the equality at a convenient $x$.

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    Concept & Intuition

    When two rational expressions are equal for all $x$ (except where denominators vanish), their numerators are equal after clearing denominators. If we multiply both sides by $(x-4)(x-3)^2$, we get a polynomial identity. Then, to find $A+B+C$, we can plug in a value of $x$ that makes the coefficients combine nicely — here $x=2$ works because it zeroes out the original numerator and simplifies the right-hand side.

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    Step-by-step solution

    1. Clear denominators Multiply both sides by $(x-4)(x-3)^2$:

    $x^2 - 3x + 2 = A(x-3)^2 + B(x-4)(x-3) + C(x-4)$

    This holds for all $x$ (except the poles, but as polynomials they agree everywhere).

    2. Choose a clever $x$ to get a relation among $A, B, C$ We want $A+B+C$. Notice that if we set $x=2$, the left-hand side becomes:

    $2^2 - 3(2) + 2 = 4 - 6 + 2 = 0$

    On the right-hand side:

    $A(2-3)^2 + B(2-4)(2-3) + C(2-4) = A(1) + B(-2)(-1) + C(-2)$

    Simplify:

    $= A + 2B - 2C$

    So we have:

    $A + 2B - 2C = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}$

    3. Find another relation

       To get $A+B+C$, we need one more equation. A natural choice is to set $x=0$:

       Left-hand side: $0^2 - 0 + 2 = 2$

       Right-hand side: $A(0-3)^2 + B(0-4)(0-3) + C(0-4) = 9A + 12B - 4C$

       So:

    $9A + 12B - 4C = 2 \quad \text{(Equation 2)}$

    4. Combine to find $A+B+C$ We want $S = A+B+C$. Notice that Equation 1 is $A + 2B - 2C = 0$. If we subtract $S$ from something? Better: Let’s express $C$ in terms of $A$ and $B$ from Equation 1:

    $A + 2B = 2C \quad \Rightarrow \quad C = \frac{A + 2B}{2}$

    Then $S = A + B + \frac{A+2B}{2} = \frac{2A + 2B + A + 2B}{2} = \frac{3A + 4B}{2}$.

    Now use Equation 2: $9A + 12B - 4\left(\frac{A+2B}{2}\right) = 2$

    Simplify: $9A + 12B - 2(A+2B) = 2$

    $\Rightarrow 9A + 12B - 2A - 4B = 2$

    $\Rightarrow 7A + 8B = 2$

    We have two equations in $A$ and $B$:

    $\begin{cases} A + 2B = 2C \quad \text{(already used)} \\ 7A + 8B = 2 \end{cases}$

    But we don’t actually need $A$ and $B$ separately — we need $S = \frac{3A+4B}{2}$. Notice $7A+8B = 2$ is almost $2(3A+4B)$? No: $2(3A+4B) = 6A+8B$, not $7A+8B$. So we need one more step.

    5. Alternative: Direct evaluation at $x=1$

       Set $x=1$:

       LHS: $1 - 3 + 2 = 0$

       RHS: $A(1-3)^2 + B(1-4)(1-3) + C(1-4) = A(4) + B(-3)(-2) + C(-3) = 4A + 6B - 3C$

       So:

    $4A + 6B - 3C = 0 \quad \text{(Equation 3)}$

    Now we have three equations:

    $\begin{cases} A + 2B - 2C = 0 \quad (1) \\ 9A + 12B - 4C = 2 \quad (2) \\ 4A + 6B - 3C = 0 \quad (3) \end{cases}$

    Subtract (3) from (2): $(9A-4A) + (12B-6B) + (-4C+3C) = 2$

    $\Rightarrow 5A + 6B - C = 2$ (Equation 4)

    Now subtract (1) from (4): $(5A - A) + (6B - 2B) + (-C + 2C) = 2 - 0$

    $\Rightarrow 4A + 4B + C = 2$

    But $4A+4B+C = 2$ is not $A+B+C$ yet. However, we can also add (1) and (3):

    $(A+4A) + (2B+6B) + (-2C-3C) = 0$

    $\Rightarrow 5A + 8B - 5C = 0$ (Equation 5)

    Now subtract (5) from (4): $(5A-5A) + (6B-8B) + (-C+5C) = 2 - 0$

    $\Rightarrow -2B + 4C = 2$ $\Rightarrow -B + 2C = 1$ $\Rightarrow 2C - B = 1$ (Equation 6)

    From (1): $A = 2C - 2B$. Substitute into $S = A+B+C = (2C-2B) + B + C = 3C - B$.

    But from (6), $3C - B = (2C - B) + C = 1 + C$. That’s not constant. Hmm — we need a numeric value.

    6. Solve completely From (1): $A = 2C - 2B$ Plug into (3): $4(2C-2B) + 6B - 3C = 0$ $\Rightarrow 8C - 8B + 6B - 3C = 0$ $\Rightarrow 5C - 2B = 0$ $\Rightarrow 2B = 5C$ $\Rightarrow B = \frac{5}{2}C$ Then from (1): $A = 2C - 2(\frac{5}{2}C) = 2C - 5C = -3C$ Now use (2): $9(-3C) + 12(\frac{5}{2}C) - 4C = 2$ $\Rightarrow -27C + 30C - 4C = 2$ $\Rightarrow -C = 2$ $\Rightarrow C = -2$ Then $B = \frac{5}{2}(-2) = -5$, $A = -3(-2) = 6$ So $A+B+C = 6 - 5 - 2 = -1$.

    Thus the sum is $-1$.

    Tip

    A faster method: Multiply the original equation by $x$ and take limit as $x\to\infty$ to get $0 = A+B$ (since the degree of numerator < denominator). Then evaluate at $x=2$ gives $A+2B-2C=0$, and at $x=0$ gives $9A+12B-4C=2$. Solving yields $A=6, B=-5, C=-2$, sum $-1$.

    ✓Final answer

    The correct option is (C).

    ANSWER: C

12. TG EAPCET 2021Set eng-2021-08-04-AN1 markMCQ
    Q.If $\dfrac{9x-7}{(x+3)(x^2+1)} = \dfrac{A}{x+3} + \dfrac{Bx+C}{x^2+1}$ where $A, B, C \in \mathbb{R}$, then $A+B+C=$ (A) $\dfrac{17}{5}$ (B) $\dfrac{-6}{5}$ (C) $\dfrac{6}{5}$ (D) $\dfrac{-17}{5}$

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    Use partial fractions to match coefficients; solving gives $A = -\frac{17}{5}$, $B = \frac{17}{5}$, $C = -\frac{6}{5}$, so $A+B+C = -\frac{6}{5}$.

    The core idea here is partial fraction decomposition — breaking a rational function into simpler pieces that are easier to integrate or manipulate. The given form tells us exactly what denominators to expect: a linear factor $(x+3)$ and an irreducible quadratic $(x^2+1)$. The numerator over the quadratic is linear ($Bx+C$) because the quadratic can't factor further over the reals.

    We don't integrate here; we just find the constants $A$, $B$, $C$ by equating numerators after clearing denominators.

    1. Clear denominators. Multiply both sides by $(x+3)(x^2+1)$:

    $9x - 7 = A(x^2+1) + (Bx+C)(x+3).$

    2. Expand the right-hand side:

    $A(x^2+1) = Ax^2 + A,$

    $(Bx+C)(x+3) = Bx^2 + 3Bx + Cx + 3C = Bx^2 + (3B+C)x + 3C.$

    Adding them:

    $(A+B)x^2 + (3B+C)x + (A+3C).$

    3. Equate coefficients with the left-hand side $9x - 7$, which is $0x^2 + 9x - 7$:

       • Coefficient of $x^2$: $A + B = 0$ → $B = -A$.
       • Coefficient of $x$: $3B + C = 9$.
       • Constant term: $A + 3C = -7$.

    4. Solve the system. From $B = -A$, substitute into $3B + C = 9$:

    $3(-A) + C = 9 \quad\Rightarrow\quad -3A + C = 9.$

    Now we have:

    $-3A + C = 9,$

    $A + 3C = -7.$

    Solve these. Multiply the first equation by 3: $-9A + 3C = 27$. Subtract the second equation from this:

    $(-9A + 3C) - (A + 3C) = 27 - (-7) \quad\Rightarrow\quad -10A = 34 \quad\Rightarrow\quad A = -\frac{34}{10} = -\frac{17}{5}.$

    Then $B = -A = \frac{17}{5}$. Substitute $A$ into $A + 3C = -7$:

    $-\frac{17}{5} + 3C = -7 \quad\Rightarrow\quad 3C = -7 + \frac{17}{5} = -\frac{35}{5} + \frac{17}{5} = -\frac{18}{5} \quad\Rightarrow\quad C = -\frac{6}{5}.$

    5. Compute $A+B+C$:

    $-\frac{17}{5} + \frac{17}{5} + \left(-\frac{6}{5}\right) = -\frac{6}{5}.$

    Watch out

    A common slip is forgetting that the constant term from $(Bx+C)(x+3)$ includes $3C$, not just $C$. Double-check the expansion.

    ✓Final answer

    The value is $\boxed{-\frac{6}{5}}$, which corresponds to option (B).