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Question 605296: I am new to algebra and have a question that I know nothing about. Could someone please help me with this question? Thanks so very much!
What is a rational equation,and illustrate an example of how you would clear the rational equation of fractions?

Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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answer: a fraction where the num. & denom. are polynomials
example:
4/x+7=2/3x
lcd. is your 3x
multiply 3x times 4/x
+(3x)7=(3x)2/3x
solve,12+21x=2