Solving rational equations

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Examples
  1. Solve the following rational equations:
    1. 33x=1+1x3-\frac{3}{x}=1+\frac{1}{x}

    2. 2x+15x=132x+\frac{15}{x}=13

Simplifying rational expressions and restrictions
Notes
In this lesson, we will learn how to state the non-permissible value(s) of rational equations and how to solve them algebraically.
Always find the non-permissible values before solving the rational equations as some answers might have to be rejected.