Rational equations are equations that contain one or more fraction.so if your equation dont have fractions it's not rational? and what does fraction have to do with rational equation why is it defined that way

Pretty much. If the equation isn't a fraction, it isn't a rational equation. Rational equations comes from the idea of rational numbers. What are rational numbers? They are numbers of the form p/q where q cannot be 0. Similarly, rational functions are functions of the form p(x)/q(x) where q(x) cannot be 0

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Course: Algebra 2 > Unit 10

Lesson 6: Solving equations by graphing

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Frequently asked questions about equations

What are rational equations?

Rational equations are equations that contain one or more fractions. To solve them, we usually try to get rid of the fractions, and then solve the equation with other strategies we know.

Here are a few examples of different rational equations:

start fraction, 2, x, plus, 1, divided by, x, minus, 3, end fraction, equals, 2
start fraction, x, divided by, 2, end fraction, plus, start fraction, 1, divided by, 3, end fraction, equals, start fraction, 5, divided by, 6, end fraction
start fraction, 3, x, plus, 2, divided by, x, squared, minus, 1, end fraction, equals, start fraction, 2, x, divided by, x, squared, plus, 3, end fraction

What are square-root equations?

Square-root equations are equations that contain square roots. To solve them, we usually isolate the square root on one side of the equation, and square both sides in order to get rid of the square root.

Here are a few examples of different square-root equations:

square root of, x, end square root, plus, 2, equals, 6
square root of, 2, x, plus, 1, end square root, equals, 9
left parenthesis, square root of, x, end square root, right parenthesis, squared, equals, 64

What are extraneous solutions?

Sometimes when we solve an equation, we'll find a solution that makes one side of the equation equal to the other, but doesn't actually work when we plug it back into the original equation. This is called an extraneous solution. It's really important to always check our solutions by substituting them back into the original equation, to make sure they're not extraneous.

What are cube-root equations?

Cube-root equations are equations that contain cube roots. To solve them, we usually isolate the cube root on one side of the equation, and cube both sides in order to get rid of the cube root.

What are quadratic systems?

Quadratic systems are systems of equations where at least one of the equations is a quadratic equation. To solve them, we often use substitution or elimination, just like with linear systems, but sometimes we have to use more advanced techniques like graphing or completing the square.

How do we solve equations by graphing?

One way to solve an equation is to graph both sides of the equation as separate functions. Where the two graphs intersect is the solution to the equation.

Where are these topics used in the real world?

There are countless ways that solving equations comes up in the real world. For example, engineers might use quadratic systems to model the motion of a projectile, or a business analyst might use rational equations to calculate the most profitable price point for a product.

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