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17 October, 08:23

Task 4-Solving Rational Equations

Using the equation below as a model, fill in numbers in the place of a and b to create a rational equation that has an extraneous solution.

x + a (over (fraction)) ax = b (over (fraction)) x

Part 1. Show all work to solve for x in the equation and check the solution.

Part 2. Explain how to identify the extraneous solution and what it means.

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  1. 17 October, 10:54
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    (x + a) / (ax) = b/x

    a = 2

    b = 5

    (x + 2) / (2x) = 5/x

    cross multiply

    x * (x+2) = (2x) * 5

    x^2 + 2x = 10x

    x^2 - 8x = 0

    x (x - 8) = 0

    We get two solutions

    x = 0, 8

    the solution 0 is extraneous

    the solution 8 is valid.
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