1. Section 8.5 Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions

2. 8.5 Lecture Guide: Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions Objective: Solve equations containing rational expressions.

3. Solving an Equation Containing Rational Expressions Verbally 1.Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD 2.Solve the resulting equation. 3. Check the solution to determine whether it is an excluded value and therefore extraneous. Algebraic Example

4. Solve each equation: 1.

5. Solve each equation: 2.

6. Solve: 3.

7. Solve: 4.

8. Solve: 5.

9. Simplify: 6.

10. Solve: 7.

11. Simplify: 8.

12. 9. Solvefor T.

13. 10. Solvefor z.

14. 11. Solvefor a.

15. 12. Solvefor c.

16. 13. Solvefor.

17. 14. Solvefor R.