Rational Equations Practice

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What is a rational equation?

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A rational equation is an equation that involves fractions with polynomials in the numerator and denominator.

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What does it mean to solve for x?

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To solve for x means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is cross-multiplying?

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Cross-multiplying is a method used to solve equations involving fractions by multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other.

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What is the solution to the equation x/3 = 5?

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x = 15

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What does it mean if an equation has 'No Solution'?

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'No Solution' means that there is no value of x that can satisfy the equation.

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What is the first step in solving a rational equation?

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The first step is to eliminate the fractions by finding a common denominator.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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How do you check if your solution for x is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value of x back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4

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What does it mean if x = -4 in an equation?

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It means that when you substitute -4 for x in the equation, the equation holds true.