1. First we need to determine the least common denominator of the fractions in the given rational equation.
2. We need to take out the fractions by multiplying All terms by the least common denominator.
3. Then we have to simplify the terms in rational equation.
4. Solve the resulting equation.
5. Check the answers to make confident the solution does not make the fraction undefined.
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It is called solving by elimination.
Because linear equations are based on algebra equal to each other whereas literal equations are based on solving for one variable.
In some simple cases, factoring allows you to find solutions to a quadratic equations easily.Factoring works best when the solutions are integers or simple rational numbers. Factoring is useless if the solutions are irrational or complex numbers. With rational numbers which are relatively complicated (large numerators and denominators) factoring may not offer much of an advantage.
The steps that are taken are many,with errors they often are fraught.But don't feel dismay;keep pluggin' away!With practice is how you are taught.
Equations = the method