SOLUTION: State expression x+1/(x+5) as partial fractions and determine the values of the constant. Please help me solve the problem.

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Question 70906: State expression x+1/(x+5) as partial fractions and determine the
values of the constant.
Please help me solve the problem.
Answer by mathmaven53(29) About Me  (Show Source):
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= ( x + 5 - 4)/(x + 5)
= 1 - 4/(x + 5)
This is the partial fraction expansion of the rational function
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