Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Algebraic fractions

Algebraic fractions — practice question

The algebraic fraction $\dfrac{2x^2 - 5x + a}{x^2 - 16}$ may be reduced to $\dfrac{2x + b}{x + 4}$.
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Find the values of $a$ and $b$.

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