engineering mathematics MCQ #3663

The partial fraction decomposition of x / (x² + 2x + 1) is

engineering mathematics MCQ #3663

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The partial fraction decomposition of x / (x² + 2x + 1) is

    • A) 1/(x + 1) - 1/(x + 1)²
    • B) 1/(x + 1) + 1/(x + 1)²
    • C) -1/(x + 1) + 1/(x + 1)²
    • D) 1/(x + 1) - 2/(x + 1)²

    Answer: 1/(x + 1) - 1/(x + 1)²

    Explanation: First factor denominator, then apply partial fraction decomposition: x / (x + 1)² = A/(x + 1) + B/(x + 1)².