SOLUTION: When solving a rational equation, why is it important to to check your final answer(s)?

Question 211535: When solving a rational equation, why is it important to to check your final answer(s)?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, Aussiebron:
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To verify your answer.
It is easy to make mistakes, this lets you know your work is correct.
Answer by Aussiebron(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is important to check your answer as the solution might provide an undefined solution. Meaning if your solution results in a solution which includes a 0 then your answer must be "no solution"
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