Solving Rational Equations: Key Concepts and Techniques

What is the first step in solving a rational equation?

• Locate the variable

• Determine the operation

• Check by plugging it in

• Do the inverse operation

In Example 1, what operation is used to isolate the variable 'a'?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

What is the result of 50.3 - 17.9 in Example 1?

• 35.4

• 33.4

• 32.4

• 34.4

In Example 2, what operation is used to isolate the variable 'n'?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

What is the value of 'n' in Example 2?

• 1.6

• -0.6

• 0.6

• -1.6

In Example 3, what operation is used to isolate the variable 'p'?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

What is the value of 'p' in Example 3?

• 12.4

• 15.4

• 13.4

• 14.4

In Example 4, what is the common denominator used to add fractions?

• 12

• 18

• 30

• 24

What is the simplified form of -4/24?

• -1/4

• -1/8

• -1/12

• -1/6

What is the value of 'w' in Example 4 when multiplying by the reciprocal?

• 14

• -14

• 21

• -21