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Question 2 (2 points) Listen The following question was given on a Calculus quiz: "Set up the partial fraction decomposition with indeterminate coefficients for the 3x+17 rational function (x-3) (x²-49). (Set up only; do not solve for the coefficients, and do not integrate." A student gave the following answer to this question: 3x+17 A = (x-3)(x²-49) x- -3 11 + Bx+C x²-49 Explain why this is an incorrect partial fraction decomposition for this rational function.