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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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To verify your answer.
It is easy to make mistakes, this lets you know your work is correct.

Answer by Aussiebron(1) About Me  (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"