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If \( \frac{2x + 3}{(x + 1)(x - 3)} = \frac{a}{x + 1} + \frac{b}{x - 3} \), then \( a + b \) is equal to
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When solving for coefficients, express the right-hand side of the equation with a common denominator and compare the numerators.
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\( \frac{9}{4} \)
\( -\frac{1}{4} \)
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