OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable · Example 8 · Algebra · Inequalities

Solving Rational Equations with a Binomial in the Denominator

Solve the following rational equations and state the excluded values:

ⓐ $\frac{3}{x - 6} = \frac{5}{x}$
ⓑ $\frac{x}{x - 3} = \frac{5}{x - 3} - \frac{1}{2}$
ⓒ $\frac{x}{x - 2} = \frac{5}{x - 2} - \frac{1}{2}$

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable · Example 8

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