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Mathematics 30-2 Module 5

Module 5: Rational Expressions

 

If you had difficulty solving Try This 2, watch Steps for Solving Rational Equations for a visual of the solution.

 

 

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Compare the steps you used to solve the rational equation to the steps used to solve the rational equation in the next Try This.

 

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Work through Solving a Rational Equation to help you understand the steps involved in solving rational equations. Then answer the questions that follow.

 

 

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  1. How do you multiply the LCD against each side of the equation?
  2. Why do you end up with a quadratic equation after multiplying each side of the equation by the LCD? Will this happen every time?

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