8.5 Solving Rational Equations
Steps to solve Rational Equations 1. Factor all denominators 2. Find the LCD Multiply each fraction by what’s missing 4. Cross out denominators 5. Combine like terms and solve for x
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Therefore, the equation has no solution. Example 6 5x x – 2 3x + 4 = The solution x = 2 is extraneous because it makes the denominators of the original equation equal to 0. Therefore, the equation has no solution. 8/1/2019 10:45 AM 8-5 : Solving Rational Equations
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