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A. Choose an example of a rational expression, and present a step by step solution.

B. Under what situation would one or more solutions of a rational equation be unacceptable?

C. Define a polynomial and a rational expression. What makes a rational expression unique? Provide two original examples of a rational expression and two that are not. Mix the expressions up and label them A. B. C. and D..

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An example of a rational expression is chosen and a step by step solution presented. Situation where one or more solutions of a rational equation is unacceptable is shown. Polynomial and a rational expression defined and Examples as required are provided in the Solution.

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A. Choose an example of a rational expression, and present a step by step solution.
B. Under what situation would one or more solutions of a rational equation unacceptable?
C. Define a polynomial and a rational expression. What makes a rational expression unique? Provide two original examples of a rational expression and two that are not. Mix the expressions up and label them A. B. C. and D..

(A) An example of a rational expression is (x + 4)/(x^2 + 5x - ...

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