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Express (5x-2)/(x3(x+2)) in partial fraction.
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1. Express in partial fraction.
Set up the partial fraction decomposition.
The denominator has a repeated linear factor and a distinct linear factor .
Multiply both sides by the common denominator .
Expand the right side and group terms by powers of .
Equate coefficients of corresponding powers of .
For :
For :
For :
For (constant):Solve the system of equations.
From (4): .
Substitute into (3): .
Substitute into (2): .
Substitute into (1): .Write the partial fraction decomposition.
The final answer is .
2. Integrate .
Use the partial fraction decomposition from the previous problem.
Integrate each term.
Recall that for , and .
Combine the results and add the constant of integration .
This can be rewritten using logarithm properties :
The final answer is .
3. Solve .
Move all terms to one side to get a single fraction.
Find a common denominator and combine the terms.
Identify the critical points where the numerator or denominator is zero.
Numerator:
Denominator:
Note that because the denominator cannot be zero.Test intervals defined by the critical points , , and .
- For (e.g., ): . This is not .
- For (e.g., ): . This is . So, this interval is part of the solution.
- For (e.g., ): . This is not .
Write the solution.
The inequality holds for .
The final answer is .
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