Rational Equations
Rational polynomial equations are of the form
, where P(x) and Q(x) are polynomials.
Solving Rational Equations
To solve rational equations multiply both sides of the equation by the least common multiple of the denominators.
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Verify the solution:
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The equation has no solution because for x = 1, the denominators are annulled.
Examples
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The solution is: 
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