Express (16x+78)/(2x^2+25x+63) as two fractions

Firstly factorise the denominator to get (2x+7)(x+9). Then make the fraction equal to the seperate fractions with constants.

E.g 16x+78/2x^2+25x+63=A/(2x+7)+B/(x+9). then multiply accross by the denominator to get 16x+78=A(x+9)+B(2x+7)

the subtitute in x to make one term equal 0. e.g x=-9.to get -66=-11B therefor B=-6. then substitue in x=-7/2 to get 22=(11/2)B therfore B=4

so the answer is 4/(2x+7)+6/(x+9)

Answered by Georgia D. Maths tutor

2724 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Find the derivative of f(x)=x^3 sin(x)


At what point(s) do lines y = x^2 - 5x - 14 and y = 3x + 2 intersect? Write your answer in surd form


Find the turning point of the line y = -2x^2 +5x -9


If I have a picture of a graph f(x), how can I draw what |f(x)| and 3f(x-2) look like?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences