8.5 Solving Rational Equations
Steps to solve Rational Equations 1. Factor all denominators 2. Find the common denominator Find restrictions 4. Cross out denominators 5. Solve and check restrictions
8-5 : Solving Rational Equations Example 1 2/24/2019 6:01 AM 8-5 : Solving Rational Equations
Therefore, the equation has no solution. Example 2 5x x – 2 3x + 4 = The solution x = 2 is extraneous because it makes the denominators of the original equation equal to 0. Therefore, the equation has no solution. 2/24/2019 6:01 AM 8-5 : Solving Rational Equations
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