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Solving Rational Equations: Algebra 2 9-6 Name - 1

This document provides examples and steps for solving rational equations. It begins by defining a rational equation as one containing one or more rational expressions, and explains that the easiest way to solve them is to eliminate the fractions by multiplying each side of the equation by the least common denominator. It then provides examples of solving rational equations, showing the steps of finding the LCD and multiplying each term by it to clear the fractions before solving. It concludes with an example word problem about how long it takes Tim and Ashley to mow a lawn together based on their individual mowing rates.

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Solving Rational Equations: Algebra 2 9-6 Name - 1

This document provides examples and steps for solving rational equations. It begins by defining a rational equation as one containing one or more rational expressions, and explains that the easiest way to solve them is to eliminate the fractions by multiplying each side of the equation by the least common denominator. It then provides examples of solving rational equations, showing the steps of finding the LCD and multiplying each term by it to clear the fractions before solving. It concludes with an example word problem about how long it takes Tim and Ashley to mow a lawn together based on their individual mowing rates.

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Algebra 2 9-6 Name _____________

Solving Rational Equations

The least common multiple of two or more polynomials


is the simplest polynomial that is a multiple of each of the
original polynomials.

Example 1: Find the least common multiple.

a. x2 and x3 – 1 b. x4, 6x2, and x(2x –


1)

c. x2 + 5x + 6 and x + 3 d. x2 – 9 and x2 –
5x – 24

• An equation that contains one or more rational


expressions is called a rational equation.
• It is easiest to solve a rational equation if the fractions
are eliminated. This can be accomplished by multiplying
each side of the equation by the least common denominator
(LCD). This will clear the equation of all fractions.
• Remember that when you multiply each side by the LCD,
every term on both sides must be multiplied by the LCD.

Example 2:
Solve and check:

Multiply each
term of the
equation by the
LCD (to clear
fractions).
Algebra 2 9-6 Name _____________
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Example 3:
Solve and check:

a.

5 2 1
b. + =
24 3 −x 4

Example 4: Solve and check.

5 6 3 3 1
a. +2 = b. + =−
x x x( x +1) x +1 x

2 x 6 2 x +5
c. = + 2 d. =
x −2 x −2 x +3 x −10 x −4 5
Algebra 2 9-6 Name _____________
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p 2 − p +1 p 2 −7
Example 5: Solve and check: p +1
= 2
p −1
+p

Example 6: Tim and Ashley mow lawns together. Working


alone Tim could complete the job in 4.5 hours and
Ashley could complete the job in 3.7 hours. How
long does it take to complete the job when they
work together?
t = ___________________________

In one hour, Tim completes ______ of the job and Ashley


completes ____ of the job.
In t hours, Tim completes ______ of the job and Ashley completes
____ of the job.
Part completed by Tim + Part completed by Ashley = 1 job
completed.

Assignment: P. 510 – 511, 12, 14, 18, 24 – 32 e, 40 – 50 e

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