Question

When solving a rational equation, why is it necessary to perform a check?

Answer 1

I don't even know how to check rational equations... I suppose you don't want complex noombers.

Answer 2

let 18 yr old answer this! ;)

Answer 3

I can't lol.

Answer 4

WTF? dont u knw about a rational expression?

Answer 5

Damnnn!

Answer 6

not the best at math haha, but I'm trying lol.

Answer 7

I probably know, just can't remember.

Answer 8

anyone

Answer 9

saifoo, answer it!!

Answer 10

lol, i want someone else to answer these!

Answer 11

>.<

Answer 12

this site can help
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvrtnl.htm

Answer 13

oo I love purple math

Answer 14

well, to check if the answer is correct xD

Answer 15

please give me direct answer

Answer 16

want an example then ? lmao

Answer 17

MEME to the Rescue!

Answer 18

Yeaa

Answer 19

lmao , wth

Answer 20

what someone is generating a meme? o noes!

Answer 21

its MIMI btw , if yur not blind :P

Answer 22

lol

Answer 23

Well generally we end up with extra solutions on account of squaring or operations like that.. So possibly checking the answer is a safe step to see it you are right

Answer 24

lmao , booster wtf , such a noob

Answer 25

i meant Boosted.

Answer 26

let me correct.

Answer 27

LOL, its MEME -boosteD 3 times.

Answer 28

"And never forget to check your solutions, because I can just about guarantee that you'll have one of those "no solution" (or "only one solution works") problems on your test."

Answer 29

lmao , boosted 3 times xD , x3 doesnt mean boosted , such a noob mans

Answer 30

please answer me

Answer 31

you get it honey girl?

Answer 32

woops , i forgot to give an example xD

Answer 33

haha, there is no such word as "mans"

Answer 34

saifoo. Come do my math homework ; ;

Answer 35

well , according to me there is :P

Answer 36

Oh i remember

Answer 37

you need to check your solutions because one is total bullpellet (because you get 2) sometimes.

Answer 38

my brain, lol.. HW? why?

memi, then you are wrong.

Answer 39

ex-tra-ne-ous

Answer 40

my example :(

Answer 41

what ashkay is saying is that when you solve your equation sometimes you generate a value that will cause a \[\neq\] i think... but it's been a long time since i've done checking of stuff haha probably like 4 -5 years

Answer 42

mybrain, whts the point of breaking that word?