Question

A/(ax+b) + B/(ax+b)²

a) Simplify the expression
b) Find the value of A
c) Determine the value of B
d) Perform polynomial divisi

Answer 1

To combine the terms A/(ax+b) + B/(ax+b)², one must know the constants A and B; without more information, we cannot simplify the expression further or determine the values of A and B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The original expression provided by the student is A/(ax+b) + B/(ax+b)². To simplify this expression, we can combine the two terms over a common denominator. Assuming that A and B are constants and a and b are known values, simplification is not possible without knowing A and B. However, if the expression should equal some other expression or value, equating coefficients could allow for solving A and B.

To find the values of A and B, additional information or equations would be required. These values could then be used to perform polynomial division.