Express X/((X+1)(X+2)) in partial fractions. OCR C4 style question

This question is asking us to split up the fraction into two separate fractions.To begin we use one of the standard forms for solving partial fractions, this is (A/(X+1))+(B/(X+2)).To solve set the first equation equal to the standard form and then solve as shown below.X/((X+1)(X+2)= (A/(X+1))+(B/(X+2))X=A(X+2)+B(X+1)We can solve this equation by substituting in values for X, shown below:X=-1The second bracket is cancelled out and so we are left with:-1=AAndX=-2The first bracket is cancelled out and so we are left with:B=2Putting all of this back together gives:(2/(X+2)) –(1(X+1))Apologies for the style of the equations the website currently doesn’t support words equation editor.

DS
Answered by David S. Maths tutor

12140 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

The equation (k+3)x^2 + 6x + k =5 has two distinct real solutions for x. Prove that k^2-2k-24<0


How do we know the derivative of x^n


Find the derivative with respect to x and the x-coordinate of the stationary point of: y=(4x^2+1)^5


dy/dx= 2x/2 - 1/4x, what is d2y/dx2?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning