How Do You Solve a Rational Equation With Binomials in the Denominator?

How Do You Solve a Rational Equation With Binomials in the Denominator?

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Want some extra practice solving rational equations? This tutorial gives you just that! Learn how to solve a rational equation containing rational expressions with unlike denominators. Take a look!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • rational
  • rational expression
  • variable
  • variables
  • fraction
  • algebraic fraction
  • fractions
  • similar denominator
  • multiple term denominators
  • add fractions
  • least common denominator
  • lcd
  • excluded value

Background Tutorials

  • Fraction Basics

      • What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      What's a Numerator and What's A Denominator?

      Numerators and denominators are the key ingredients that make fractions, so if you want to work with fractions, you have to know what numerators and denominators are. Lucky for you, this tutorial will teach you some great tricks for remembering what numerators and denominators are all about.

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

  • Excluded Values

      • What's an Excluded Value?What's an Excluded Value?

      What's an Excluded Value?

      Excluded values are simply that: values that are excluded, or left out. These are values that will make the denominator of a rational expression equal to 0. Remember, you're not allowed to divide by 0, so these values are important to identify and exclude while solving. This tutorial shows you all about excluded values!

  • Adding and Subtracting with Like Denominators

  • Adding and Subtracting with Unlike Denominators

      • How Do You Add Two Rational Expressions with Different Denominators?How Do You Add Two Rational Expressions with Different Denominators?

      How Do You Add Two Rational Expressions with Different Denominators?

      Adding rational expressions together? Don't have common denominators? No problem! Find the least common denominator (LCD) and change each rational expression into an equivalent expression with that LCD. Once you have common denominators, you're ready to add and simplify! Watch it all in this tutorial!

  • Solving Rational Equations

      • What's a Rational Equation?What's a Rational Equation?

      What's a Rational Equation?

      A rational expression is a fraction with a polynomial in the numerator and denominator. If you have an equation containing rational expressions, you have a rational equation. Learn more about rational equations by watching this tutorial!

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