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Rational Equations. Any equation containing one or more rational expressions. Solving Rational Equations. Multiply both sides by the LCM to clear the fractions. Determine if it is a first degree or second degree equation. First Degree Equation. Isolate the variable and solve.
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Rational Equations Any equation containing one or more rational expressions Solving Rational Equations Multiply both sides by the LCM to clear the fractions Determine if it is a first degree or second degree equation
First Degree Equation Isolate the variable and solve Second Degree Equation Set the equation equal to “0” Factor the equation Set each factor to “0” and solve Extraneous Solutions A solution that DOES NOT make the original equation true