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8.6 Solving Rational Equations. Solving. Identify the restrictions of the variable What makes the fractions undefined Create common denominators (like 8.2) Use only numerators to create equation and solve!. Example. LCD: 18(x+3) Solutions: 6. Example. LCD: 48(x – 4) Solution: 20.
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Solving • Identify the restrictions of the variable • What makes the fractions undefined • Create common denominators (like 8.2) • Use only numerators to create equation and solve!
Example LCD: 18(x+3) Solutions: 6
Example LCD: 48(x – 4) Solution: 20
Example LCD: (x+5) (x+3) Solutions: 1, -1
Example LCD: 12(n+1)(n – 1) Solutions: -½, 3