1. Lesson 4

1.4. Discover

Mathematics 30-2 Module 5

Module 5: Rational Expressions

 

Discover

 

Try This 1

 

Following are three equations that appear very different. But are they really? Complete the questions in order to find out.

 

Equation A

Equation B

Equation C

0.125x + 0.25x = 6

3x + 6x = 144

 

  1. Solve each of the equations. Begin with the equation you think would be the easiest to solve. Show all of your work.
  2. What do you notice about the root or solution of each equation?
  3. What is the relationship between the three equations?
  4. Explain how you can convert between each of the following equations:
    1. equation A to equation C
    2. equation A to equation B

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