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Solving Rational Equations
Solving Rational Equations
y =
3𝑥+2√𝑥+2
written as a ratio of two polynomials. 𝑥−3
5
f. 6𝑥 − 𝑥+3
>0
Example
Find the solutions for each rational equation below.
Make sure to check for extraneous solutions
Activity 2𝑥 5
2. + 2𝑥 = 2
Determine which of the following are rational 𝑥+1
expressions.
15 𝑥 2 −10 −14−5𝑥
a. 𝑥−1 3. 𝑥−1
= 𝑥−1
√