Rational equations can be used to solve many types of problems. After you have mastered the steps involved in solving a rational equation, you will be ready to tackle the word problems at the end of the lesson.
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then, solve the equation.
Another important step in solving a rational equation is to verify your solution. This means checking to see if your answer is correct. If the answer is correct, then, when you substitute it into the original equation, the left side of the equation will equal the right side.
Read the next two examples to see how to verify the solution of a rational equation.