Solving Rational Equations and Proportions

Solving Rational Equations

By Scott Yost

​Solving Rational Equations.

​By Cross Multiplication.

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• Some Rational Equations can be solved by cross-multiplication.​

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Multiple Choice

Solve!

• x = 2
• x = 6
• x = 4
• x = 8

Multiple Choice

Solve!

• x = 5
• x = 4
• x = 5.5
• x = -4

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation for x.

• 6
• 12
• 0
• 3

Sometimes you must find a common denominator before you can solve a rational equation.​

Solving Rational Equations​

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Least Common Denominator​

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Multiple Choice

• x = 8.9
• x = 16
• x = 9
• x = 12

Multiple Choice

Solve for x.

• 2
• 18/5
• 26/5
• 6

Multiple Choice

• m = 1

• m = $$\frac{1}{3}$$

• m = 2

• m = $$\frac{2}{3}$$

Multiple Choice

• x = 8.9
• x = 16
• x = 9
• x = 12