Read pages 255-257 Examples 3 and 4 in your textbook, Principles of Mathematics 12. In theses examples, you will see how to solve a rational equation that involves factoring a trinomial.

Complete the Your Turn question on page 255 to practice verifying the solution to a rational equation.

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Read pages 263-264 Frequently Asked Questions in your textbook, Principles of Mathematics 12 to review some key points from this lesson.

Complete the following questions related to the reading.

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  1. The rational equation on page 264 has two solutions, x = -6 or x = 2. Verify the second solution, x = 2.

  1. Are there any inadmissible values for the rational equation on page 264?