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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 52

Exercises 41–60 contain rational equations with variables in denominators. For each equation, a. write the value or values of the variable that make a denominator zero. These are the restrictions on the variable. b. Keeping the restrictions in mind, solve the equation. 2/(x - 2) = x/(x - 2) - 2

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Step 1: Identify the denominators in the equation. The denominators are (x - 2) and (x - 2).
Step 2: Determine the restrictions on the variable by setting each denominator equal to zero. Solve x - 2 = 0, which gives x = 2. This means x = 2 is a restriction, as it would make the denominator undefined.
Step 3: Multiply through the entire equation by the least common denominator (LCD), which is (x - 2), to eliminate the fractions. Be cautious not to multiply by (x - 2) if x = 2, as this is a restricted value.
Step 4: After clearing the fractions, simplify the resulting equation. You will have a linear or quadratic equation to solve.
Step 5: Solve the simplified equation for x, and check your solution(s) against the restriction x = 2. Discard any solution that violates the restriction.

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Restrictions on Variables

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