11-5 Solving Rational Equations Algebra I
Hint for solving: A quick way to solve a rational equation is to multiply everything through by the LCD. This will get rid of all the fractions! Beware of extraneous solutions!
Multiply each fraction through by the LCD Example 1: Solve. LCD: 2x Multiply each fraction through by the LCD Check your solution!
Ex. 2 Solve. LCD: ? LCD: (x+1) ? Check your solution! No Solution!
Ex. 3: Solve. Check your solutions!
Assignment
Ex. 3 Solve. Factor 1st! LCD: (x+2)(x-2) Check your solutions!
Short Cut! When there is only one fraction on each side of the =, just cross multiply as if you are solving a proportion.
Ex. 5: Solve. Check your solutions!