If 5x+1(x+2)(x−1)=Ax+2+Bx−1, then 3B is equal to
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A
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2A
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3A
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4A
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Solution
The correct option is B2A Given, 5x+1(x+2)(x−1)=Ax+2+Bx−1
Making denominators same on both sides of the equation, 5x+1=A(x−1)+B(x+2) .....[As numerators are equal] Putting x=1, we get B=2 and on putting x=−2, we get A=3 Hence, 3B=6=2A