Decompose P/Q, Where Q Has Repeated Linear Factors
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question 256

Multiple Choice

Decompose P/Q, Where Q Has Repeated Linear Factors
Write the form of the partial fraction decomposition of the rational expression. It is not necessary to solve for the
constants.
- $\frac { 48 - 8 x } { x ^ { 3 } - 8 x ^ { 2 } + 16 x }$

• A) \(\frac { 3 } { x } + \frac { - 3 } { x - 4 } + \frac { 4 } { ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { 3 } { x } + \frac { 4 } { x - 4 } + \frac { - 3 } { ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 3 } { x } + \frac { - 3 } { x - 4 } + \frac { 8 } { ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { - 3 } { x } + \frac { 3 } { x - 4 } + \frac { 4 } { ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } }\)

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