Set Up Equation: Now, set up the equation for partial fraction decomposition.(x−6)/[(x−2)(x−3)]=A/(x−2)+B/(x−3)
Clear Fractions: Multiply both sides by the common denominator (x−2)(x−3) to clear the fractions.(x−6)=A(x−3)+B(x−2)
Expand Equation: Expand the right side of the equation.x−6=Ax−3A+Bx−2B
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms. x−6=(A+B)x−(3A+2B)
Set Up System: Set up a system of equations by matching coefficients from both sides of the equation.1. For the x terms: A+B=12. For the constant terms: −3A−2B=−6
Solve System: Solve the system of equations. Start with the first equation.A+B=1Let's solve for A: A=1−B
Substitute A: Substitute A=1−B into the second equation.−3(1−B)−2B=−6
Distribute and Combine: Distribute and combine like terms. −3+3B−2B=−6
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation. B=−6+3
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