Rational Functions: Solving Rational Equations and Inequalities

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Before we begin solving rational equations take out your notes and study the following equation:

square root of the quantity 2 x minus 3, plus 1 equals 4

Answer the following questions in your notes pertaining to this equation:

  1. Describe how you might solve this equation.
  2. What is the domain of this equation?
  3. What is the range of this equation?
  4. How might you solve square root of the quantity 2 x minus 3, plus 1 greater than 4