Multiply both sides by x²(x + 1) and combine like terms. Ax(x + 1) + B(x + 1) + Cx² 9x - 1 A = = X By equating coefficients, find the values of A, B, C. B = -1 C = X )x². X + )x+ B

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Multiply both sides by x²(x + 1) and combine like terms.
9x − 1 = Ax(x + 1) + B(x + 1) + Cx²
A
X
By equating coefficients, find the values of A, B, C.
B
C
=
=
-1
X
)x².
X
+
+ B
Transcribed Image Text:Multiply both sides by x²(x + 1) and combine like terms. 9x − 1 = Ax(x + 1) + B(x + 1) + Cx² A X By equating coefficients, find the values of A, B, C. B C = = -1 X )x². X + + B
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