How to Solve Rational Equations Exercises

Example 1

Solve .

Hint

Multiply each term by x.

Example 2

Solve .

Hint

Multiply each term by (x + 1).

Example 3

Solve .

Hint

Multiply each term by (x + 2)(x + 3).

Example 4

Solve .

Hint

Multiply each term by (x – 2)(x + 3).

Example 5

Solve .

Hint

Multiply both terms by x + 2.

Example 6

Solve .

Hint

Factor that first denominator into (x + 6)(x – 6), then multiply both terms by (x + 6)(x – 6).

Example 7

Solve .

Hint

The LCD is x²(x + 1).

Example 8

Solve .

Hint

Multiply through by 3d(d – 2).

Example 9

Solve

Hint

Multiply through by (x – 6)(x –2).

Example 10

Solve

Hint

Multiply through by 2(y + 2).

How to Solve Rational Equations Exercises

How to Solve Rational Equations Exercises

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Example 4

Example 5

Example 6

Example 7

Example 8

Example 9

Example 10

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