Describe how to solve a rational equation.
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Describe how to solve a rational equation. Provide examples. Show a real-life situation where a rational equation could be used?
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In solving a rational equation, we first determine the least common denominator (LCD) of all the terms in the equation. As a rule, we can do any mathematical operation on one side of an equation as long as we do the same on the other side also. This will keep the equation "intact". Therefore, we multiply both sides of a rational equation by the LCD. Then we simplify the resulting expression and then ...
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