Solving Rational Equations
Grade 11th Grade · Math · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can solve rational equations by identifying common denominators and/or clearing the denominator.
Warm-Up Video
Brian McLogan · 4:40
Solving Rational Equations Made Easy! (Student Submission)
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When solving rational equations with fractions, the first step is to factor the denominators to identify the least common denominator.
- 2
To solve a rational equation, you can multiply all terms by the least common denominator to eliminate the fractions, leaving only the numerators.
- 3
When solving rational equations, it is important to check for extraneous solutions by plugging the solutions back into the original equation to ensure the denominator does not equal zero.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Solve for x: 5/(x+2) + 2/x = 1. Show all steps, including identifying and clearing the common denominator. Be sure to check for extraneous solutions.”
Complete Lesson Package
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