ATA Rational Equations Quick Check

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Multiply both sides by \frac{11}{6}.

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n = -300.

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First get a common denominator.

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n = -9\frac{1}{6}.

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n = -6\frac{13}{21}.

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What is a rational equation?

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An equation that can be expressed as a ratio of two polynomials.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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Subtract 6 from both sides.

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What does it mean to have a common denominator?

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It means that all fractions in an equation have the same bottom number.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.