What are the solutions of the rational equation?
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Factor the denominators to find the LCD. |
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Multiply each side by the LCD to clear denominators. |
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Now distribute, simplify, and solve. |
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Check whether
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Write the solutions. | The solutions are
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How is this rational equation related to a quadratic equation?
Multiplying each side of the equation by the LCD of the rational expressions turns it into a quadratic equation.
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