document.write( "Question 1186363: Solve the rational equation. If there is more than one correct answer, enter a comma separated list.
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document.write( "multiply both sides by  x^2-25 = (x-5)*(x+5).\r\n" );
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document.write( "The rest is simple arithmetic.\r\n" );
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document.write( "You will get a quadratic equation.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Solve it either using the quadratic formula OR by factoring.\r\n" );
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