Solving a rational Equation

What is the first step in solving a rational equation with a binomial in the denominator?

• Divide by the binomial

• Subtract the binomial from both sides

• Multiply by the binomial

• Add the binomial to both sides

Why do we multiply by the binomial in the numerator?

• To add complexity to the equation

• To cancel out the binomial in the denominator

• To change the variable

• To simplify the numerator

What property is applied when multiplying a variable by a binomial?

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

• Identity Property

• Distributive Property

After applying the distributive property, what is the next step to solve for the variable?

• Divide both sides by the coefficient of the variable

• Subtract the constant from both sides

• Multiply both sides by the variable

• Add the constant to both sides

What is the final solution for the variable in the given equation?

• X = 4

• X = 3/2

• X = 1/2

• X = 2