Write the Partial Fraction Decomposition of the Rational Expression $$\overline { x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 40 }$$

question 141

Multiple Choice

Write the partial fraction decomposition of the rational expression.Check your result algebraically. 26
$$\overline { x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 40 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 5 } + \frac { 1 } { x + 8 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { x - 5 } - \frac { 1 } { x + 8 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 2 } { x - 5 } - \frac { 2 } { x + 8 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 2 } { x + 5 } - \frac { 2 } { x - 8 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 2 } { x - 5 } + \frac { 2 } { x + 8 }\)