Find P if (frac{x – 3}{(1 – x)(x + 2)}) = (frac{p}{1 – x}) + (frac{Q}{x + 2})
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A.
(frac{-2}{3}) -
B.
(frac{-5}{3}) -
C.
(frac{5}{3}) -
D.
(frac{2}{3})
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
(frac{x – 3}{(1 – x)(x + 2)}) = (frac{p}{1 – x}) + (frac{Q}{x + 2})
Multiply both sides by LCM i.e. (1 – x(x + 2))
∴ x – 3 = p(x + 2) + Q(1 – x)
When x = +1
(+1) – 3 = p(+1 + 2) + Q(1 – 1)
-2 = 3p + 0(Q)
3p = -2
∴ p = (frac{-2}{3})