Solving Rational Equations
Learn how to solve rational equations where x is in the denominator by clearing denominators and checking solutions. Let’s get started! 🚀

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🛎️ Rational Equations
- Rational equations have x in the denominator, so extra care is needed.
- Multiply every term on both sides by the denominator containing x.
- This turns the equation into a normal equation without fractions.
🛎️ Solve and Check
- Rearrange the equation to find the value of x.
- Check the solution by substituting it back into the original equation.
- Make sure the value of x does not make the denominator zero.
Practice Questions
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Solve the equation: .
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Multiply both sides of the equation by to clear the denominator: . This simplifies to . Now divide both sides by 2: .
Solve the equation: .
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Multiply both sides by to eliminate the denominator: . Now subtract 3 from both sides: .
Solve the equation: .
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Multiply both sides by to eliminate the denominator: . Expand: . Add 6 to both sides: . Finally, divide by 3: .
Solve the equation: .
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Multiply both sides by to eliminate the denominators: . This simplifies to . Subtract 2 from both sides: . Divide by 3: .
Solve the equation: .
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Divide both sides by 16 to get . Multiply both sides by : . Add 3 to both sides: .
Solve the equation: .
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Divide both sides by 50: . Multiply both sides by : . Expand: . Subtract from both sides: . Add 5 to both sides: . Divide by 2: .
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