Question

When solving a rational equation what is the first step we must always take?

Answer 1

Find LCD or get rid of denominators

Answer 2

rationalize the denominator

Answer 3

...by multiplying the equation by "1", the fraction of the rational divided by the rational.

Answer 4

would i square anything?

Answer 5

Get rid of the denominator.

Answer 6

Not really. For instance, in \[4/\sqrt{3}\], you would rationalize it by multiplying th fraction by \[\sqrt{3}/\sqrt{3}\], so it's similar to squaring the denominator. You would multiply the numerators, however, getting 4√3 in the numerator. In the denominator √3 times √3 is 3.

Answer 7

depends on the equation, for example
√25=√(x+1)
you would square it in this case
25=x+1
x=24