Given that \(\frac{8x+m}{x^2-3x-4} ≡ \frac{5}{x+1} + \frac{3}{x-4}\)
- 23
- 17
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-17
- 17
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
\(\frac{8x+m}{x^2-3x-4} ≡ \frac{5}{x+1} + \frac{3}{x-4}\)
\(\frac{8x+m}{x^2-3x-4}\) ≡ \(\frac{5(x-1)+ 3(x+4)}{x^2-3x-4}\)
multiplying both sides by x2-3x-4
8x+m ≡ 5(x-4)+3(x+1)
8x + m ≡ 5x - 20 + 3x + 3
8x - 5x - 3x + m = -20 + 3
m = -17