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Rational Equations

Form: (ax + b)/(cx + d) = e

Condition: cx + d ≠ 0 → x ≠ -d/c

Solution method: Cross multiply and solve equation

2x + 1
x - 3
= 5

Form: (ax + b)/(cx + d) = (ex + f)/(gx + h)

Condition: cx + d ≠ 0 and gx + h ≠ 0

Solution method: Cross multiply and solve

x + 1
x - 2
= 2x - 1
x + 3

Left side

Right side

Form: 1/(x-a) + 1/(x-b) = c

Condition: x ≠ a and x ≠ b

Solution method: Common denominator

1
x - 1
+ 1
x - 2
= 1