What is the first step in solving a rational equation?

Rational Equations and Their Solutions

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9th - 10th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the numerators
Identify the least common denominator
Add all terms together
Multiply by the numerators
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the first example, what is the least common denominator?
2x²
x²
2x
x
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when you multiply the entire equation by the LCD?
The equation remains unchanged
The numerators are eliminated
The denominators are eliminated
The equation becomes more complex
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After simplifying the first example, what type of equation do we solve?
Exponential equation
Cubic equation
Linear equation
Quadratic equation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the denominators in the second example?
x - 4 and x - 2
x + 4 and x + 2
x and x²
x² and 2x²
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the least common denominator for the second example?
x - 4
x - 2
x - 4 * x - 2
x + 4 * x + 2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of equation is formed after simplifying the second example?
Cubic equation
Exponential equation
Quadratic equation
Linear equation
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the possible values of x in the second example?
0 and -4
2 and -2
0 and 4
4 and -4
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