We first clear fractions before applying the rational zero theorem. 3 4 9. X 5 17 2 + 5x + 1 -X 4 4 The textbook states to multiply both sides of the equation to eliminate fractions. My focus is on clearing the fractions. (Can you show me how to apply this step to the equation?)

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We first clear fractions before applying the rational zero theorem.
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9. X
17 2
-x +*
5х + 1
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The textbook states to multiply both sides of the equation to eliminate fractions.
My focus is on clearing the fractions.
(Can you show me how to apply this step to the equation?)
Transcribed Image Text:We first clear fractions before applying the rational zero theorem. 3 4 9. X 17 2 -x +* 5х + 1 - - 4 4 The textbook states to multiply both sides of the equation to eliminate fractions. My focus is on clearing the fractions. (Can you show me how to apply this step to the equation?)
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