Example 3

Topic:
Equations
Solve the rational equation for . Note: Due to functionality, this applet uses the variable in place of .
  1. Determine the least common denominator.
  2. Multiply each term by the common denominator.
  3. Simplify the resulting equation.
  4. Solve the quadratic equation by factoring or using the quadratic formula.
  5. Verify the solution(s).
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