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Exercise 7(a) · Q5

Q.Resolve x+3(x−1)(x2+1)\dfrac{x+3}{(x-1)(x^2+1)} into partial fractions.

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Step 1. Since x2+1x^2+1 has no real linear factors (discriminant 0−4<00-4<0), write

x+3(x−1)(x2+1)=Ax−1+Bx+Cx2+1.\frac{x+3}{(x-1)(x^2+1)}=\frac A{x-1}+\frac{Bx+C}{x^2+1}.

Step 2. Clear denominators:

x+3=A(x2+1)+(Bx+C)(x−1).x+3=A(x^2+1)+(Bx+C)(x-1).

Step 3. Substitute x=1x=1: 1+3=A(2) ⇒ 4=2A ⇒ A=21+3=A(2)\ \Rightarrow\ 4=2A\ \Rightarrow\ A=2.

Step 4. Compare the coefficient of x2x^2. LHS: 00. RHS: AA from the first term, BB from (Bx+C)(x−1)=Bx2+…(Bx+C)(x-1)=Bx^2+\ldots. So 0=A+B=2+B ⇒ B=−20=A+B=2+B\ \Rightarrow\ B=-2. …

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