Factor the Denominator of the Given Rational Expression, and Then $\frac { 11 x - 3 \sqrt { 3 } } { x ^ { 2 } - 3 }$

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Multiple Choice

Factor the denominator of the given rational expression, and then find the partial fraction decomposition. $\frac { 11 x - 3 \sqrt { 3 } } { x ^ { 2 } - 3 }$

• A) \(\frac { 11 x } { x + \sqrt { 3 } } + \frac { - 3 \sqrt { 3 } } { x - \sqrt { 3 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { 4 } { x + \sqrt { 3 } } + \frac { 7 } { x - \sqrt { 3 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { 7 } { x + 3 } + \frac { 4 } { x - 3 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 7 } { x + \sqrt { 3 } } + \frac { - 4 } { x - \sqrt { 3 } }\)
• E) \(\frac { 7 } { x + \sqrt { 3 } } + \frac { 4 } { x - \sqrt { 3 } }\)

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Understand the factors contributing to eating disorders.

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Definitions:

Repression

In psychoanalytic theory, the process of unconsciously excluding thoughts, feelings, or desires from consciousness, often because they are considered unacceptable.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being mentally alert and having an active awareness of thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings.

Oedipus Complex

An idea in the realm of psychoanalytic theory that denotes an unconscious sexual longing a child feels for their parent of the opposite sex, alongside feelings of jealousy towards their parent of the same sex.

Penis Envy

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