Rational Equations
To Solve a Rational Equation 1. Factor ALL denominators completely
To Solve a Rational Equation 1. Factor ALL denominators completely 2. Get LCD on BOTH sides of the equation
To Solve a Rational Equation 1. Factor ALL denominators completely 2. Get LCD on BOTH sides of the equation 3. Change any numerators
To Solve a Rational Equation 1. Factor ALL denominators completely 2. Get LCD on BOTH sides of the equation 3. Change any numerators 4. Ignore denominators and solve the equation formed by numerators
Examples 1. 1 2 + 𝑥 5 = 1 9
Examples 2. 2 𝑥+3 + 3 2 =10
Examples 3. 5 24 + 2 𝑥−3 = 1 4
Examples 4. 𝑝 2 −𝑝+1 𝑝+1 = 𝑝 2 −7 𝑝 2 −1 +𝑝
Examples 5. 2𝑥 𝑥+5 − 𝑥 2 −𝑥−10 𝑥 2 +8𝑥+15 = 3 𝑥+3
Examples 6. 7𝑛 3𝑛+3 − 5 4𝑛−4 = 3𝑛 2𝑛+2
Homework Packet Pages 18-19