After solving a rational equation, why is it important to check your answer? How is this done? What happens if you are checking a solution for the rational expression and find that it makes one of the denominators in the expression equal to zero?

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Can you give an example? It's important to check your answer by substituting your answer for x, say, in the equation for x, to ensure your answer satisfies the equation and that you haven't made an error. It's a double check, and good practice.