
Solving Rational Equations: Key Concepts and Techniques

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving a rational equation?
Add all fractions together
Divide each term by the largest fraction
Multiply each term by the common denominator
Subtract the smallest fraction
Tags
CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the first example, what is the common denominator used?
2X
4
4X
2
Tags
CCSS.HSA.APR.D.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you be cautious of when solving rational equations?
Negative solutions
Extraneous solutions
Positive solutions
Complex solutions
Tags
CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the second example, what type of equation is formed after eliminating the denominators?
Linear equation
Quadratic equation
Cubic equation
Exponential equation
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the lowest common denominator in the second example?
x
3x + 1
2x
x * 3x + 1
Tags
CCSS.HSA.APR.D.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What method is used to solve the third example problem?
Graphing
Elimination
Cross-multiplication
Substitution
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.8B
CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the fourth example, what is the factored form of the denominator x^2 - 16?
(x + 1)(x - 1)
(x + 8)(x - 8)
(x + 2)(x - 2)
(x + 4)(x - 4)
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