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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain the five-steps for solving rational equations.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

never heard of them, sorry. did you math teacher give them to you?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, actually she gave us these questions that aren't even in the book, so I asking for help from where ever I can get it @satellite73

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1. First you need to determine the least common denominator of the fractions in the given rational equation. 2. Then you need to take out the fractions by multiplying All terms by the least common denominator. 3. Then you have to simplify the terms in rational equation. 4. Solve the resulting equation. 5. Check the answers to make confident the solution does not make the fraction undefined.

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