Write the Partial Fraction Decomposition of the Rational Expression $$\frac { 13 x + 8 } { x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 8 }$$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Write the partial fraction decomposition of the rational expression.
- $$\frac { 13 x + 8 } { x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 8 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 10 } { x - 4 } + \frac { - 3 } { x + 2 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 11 } { x - 4 } + \frac { 2 } { x + 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 10 } { x - 4 } + \frac { 3 } { x + 2 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 10 } { x + 4 } + \frac { 3 } { x - 2 }\)

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