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The image contains two expressions (b and c) that need to be solved using the Heaviside method, which is typically employed to decompose rational expressions into partial fractions. Here's the approach for both parts:

### Part b: 
\[
\frac{1}{x^5 - 6x^4 + 12x^3 - 8x^2}
\]

#### Step 1: Factor the denominator

The denominator is a polynomial of degree 5, and factoring will help us decompose it:
\[
x^5 - 6x^4 + 12x^3 - 8x^2 = x^2(x^3 - 6x^2 + 12x - 8)
\]
Now, observe that \( x^3 - 6x^2 + 12x - 8 \) can be factored further. It follows the form of a cubic expression that can be factored:
\[
x^3 - 6x^2 + 12x - 8 = (x - 2)^3
\]
Thus, the full factorization is:
\[
x^2(x - 2)^3
\]

#### Step 2: Partial fraction decomposition

Now, apply partial fraction decomposition. We want to decompose:
\[
\frac{1}{x^2(x - 2)^3}
\]
The general form for this will be:
\[
\frac{A}{x} + \frac{B}{x^2} + \frac{C}{x - 2} + \frac{D}{(x - 2)^2} + \frac{E}{(x - 2)^3}
\]
We now multiply both sides by the denominator \( x^2(x - 2)^3 \) and solve for the constants \( A, B, C, D, \) and \( E \). This would involve equating coefficients for powers of \( x \).

### Part c:
\[
\frac{2x + 1}{(x^2 + 4)(x^2 + 2x + 10)}
\]

#### Step 1: Factor the denominator

The denominator is already factored into two quadratic expressions \( (x^2 + 4) \) and \( (x^2 + 2x + 10) \), which are irreducible over real numbers.

#### Step 2: Partial fraction decomposition

We decompose the fraction into the form:
\[
\frac{2x + 1}{(x^2 + 4)(x^2 + 2x + 10)} = \frac{Ax + B}{x^2 + 4} + \frac{Cx + D}{x^2 + 2x + 10}
\]
Multiply both sides by \( (x^2 + 4)(x^2 + 2x + 10) \) to get:
\[
2x + 1 = (Ax + B)(x^2 + 2x + 10) + (Cx + D)(x^2 + 4)
\]
Now expand both sides and equate coefficients of like powers of \( x \) to solve for the constants \( A, B, C, \) and \( D \).

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1. What are the general steps involved in the Heaviside method for partial fraction decomposition?
2. Can all rational functions be decomposed using partial fractions?
3. How can we factor complex cubic and quartic polynomials efficiently?
4. What are some applications of partial fraction decomposition in calculus?
5. How do you handle irreducible quadratic factors in partial fraction decomposition?

**Tip**: When decomposing into partial fractions, always ensure that the degree of the numerator is less than the degree of the denominator before proceeding with the decomposition.

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Learn how to decompose rational expressions using the Heaviside method. This tutorial breaks down the step-by-step approach to factoring denominators and solving constants for partial fraction decomposition. The problem includes examples of cubic and quadratic expressions. Suitable for advanced high school or undergraduate students.

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