Solving Rational Expressions

Solving Rational Equations

11/13/10

Open Ended

Solve the following equation and then explain how you got your answer.

$$\frac{x}{2}+\frac{1}{3}=\frac{5}{6}$$  

Multiple Choice

Solve for x.

• -4

• 0

• $$\frac{1}{2}$$

• 4

To solve something like this....

• Determine the LCD for all of the fractions

• Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD

• Simplify and solve!

Multiple Choice

Try on your own. Solve for y.

• -1

• 0

• 1

• -2

Open Ended

Try on your own. Solve for all values of x and exclude any extraneous roots.

Poll

How do you feel about solving rational equations?