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Equations
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Solving rational
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Rational
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Rational
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Equations
with Rational Expressions
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Solving rational
equations
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To solve an equation with rational
expressions (fractions), determine the lowest common denominator
(LCD)
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of all rational expressions in the equation and multiply
each term of both sides of the equation by the
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common denominator
to eliminate fractions.
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Then, solve the equation that remains. Note, check for extraneous
solutions.
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The extraneous solutions are values
that cause any denominator in the equation to be 0. So, these
values
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have to be excluded from the solution.
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Rational
equations - Linear equations
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Solve the following
rational equations.
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Rational
equations - Quadratic equations
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Solve the following
rational equations.
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