§6.6 Assignment
Notes
1. Exercises from 6.6
2. Read §7.1, 7.2.
3. Nov 13 - Quiz #7: 6.6, 7.1, 7.2, Cumulative section
Reminder: We solve algebraic equations or inequalities.
We simplify algebraic expressions.
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§6.6 Solving Rational Equations
Notes
To determine if a real value is a solution to a rational equation, substitute
that value for the unknown at each step.
Example: Are x = 1 or x = 10 solutions to 5 −
1
= 2?
x −3
To solve a rational equation, multiply each side by the least common
demoninator. Domain restrictions may not allow some solutions you find,
so it is vital to check your work!
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§6.6 Solving Rational Equations
# 1 Exercise # 23. Solve
9
1
=−
25 − y
4
# 2 Exercise # 31. Solve
5
25
=
x
3(x + 2)
# 3 Example 4. Solve
7
1
8
−
=
x
3x
3
# 4 Exercise # 45. Solve
4
3
4
+ =
x(x − 1) x
x −1
# 5 Exercise # 60. Solve 1 −
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Notes
6
x +2
= 2
4−x
x − 16
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