1. Math 71 6.6 – Rational Equations 1

2. A rational equation is an equation that has one or more rational expressions in it. To solve, we start by multiplying both sides of the equation by the _______, which will clear fractions. Note: Always check your solutions when solving rational equations. (Why? Because multiplying by the LCD might introduce extra solutions that don’t solve the original equation.) 2

3. A rational equation is an equation that has one or more rational expressions in it. To solve, we start by multiplying both sides of the equation by the _______, which will clear fractions. Note: Always check your solutions when solving rational equations. (Why? Because multiplying by the LCD might introduce extra solutions that don’t solve the original equation.) 3

4. A rational equation is an equation that has one or more rational expressions in it. To solve, we start by multiplying both sides of the equation by the _______, which will clear fractions. Note: Always check your solutions when solving rational equations. (Why? Because multiplying by the LCD might introduce extra solutions that don’t solve the original equation.) 4 LCD

5. A rational equation is an equation that has one or more rational expressions in it. To solve, we start by multiplying both sides of the equation by the _______, which will clear fractions. Note: Always check your solutions when solving rational equations. (Why? Because multiplying by the LCD might introduce extra solutions that don’t solve the original equation.) 5 LCD

6. A rational equation is an equation that has one or more rational expressions in it. To solve, we start by multiplying both sides of the equation by the _______, which will clear fractions. Note: Always check your solutions when solving rational equations. (Why? Because multiplying by the LCD might introduce extra solutions that don’t solve the original equation.) 6 LCD

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