Rational equation solving (SAT). Game on.

Rational equation solving (SAT) is a grade 9 math skill aligned to Common Core standard HSA.REI.A.2: solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise. Below are 8 practice questions with answers and step-by-step explanations, drawn from the 10 rational equation solving (sat) problems our math games drill.

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If (x+7)(x+1)x+7=−2\dfrac{(x+7)(x+1)}{x+7} = -2 and x≠−7,x \neq -7\textsf{,} what is the value of x?x\textsf{?}

For x≠−7x \neq -7, the factor x+7x+7 cancels, giving x+1=−2x+1 = -2, so x=−3.x = -3\textsf{.}

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If (x−3)(x+5)x−3=12\dfrac{(x-3)(x+5)}{x-3} = 12 and x≠3,x \neq 3\textsf{,} what is the value of x?x\textsf{?}

For x≠3x \neq 3, the factor x−3x-3 cancels, giving x+5=12x+5 = 12, so x=7.x = 7\textsf{.}

Mid-gamemedium

If (x+2)(x−8)x+2=5\dfrac{(x+2)(x-8)}{x+2} = 5 and x≠−2,x \neq -2\textsf{,} what is the value of x?x\textsf{?}

For x≠−2x \neq -2, the factor x+2x+2 cancels, giving x−8=5x-8 = 5, so x=13.x = 13\textsf{.}

Mid-gamemedium

If x2−25x+5=2\dfrac{x^{2} - 25}{x + 5} = 2 and x≠−5,x \neq -5\textsf{,} what is the value of x?x\textsf{?}

Factor the numerator: x2−25=(x−5)(x+5)x^{2} - 25 = (x-5)(x+5). For x≠−5x \neq -5, the factor x+5x+5 cancels, giving x−5=2x-5 = 2, so x=7.x = 7\textsf{.}

Mid-gamemedium

If x2−16x−4=9\dfrac{x^{2} - 16}{x - 4} = 9 and x≠4,x \neq 4\textsf{,} what is the value of x?x\textsf{?}

Factor the numerator: x2−16=(x−4)(x+4)x^{2} - 16 = (x-4)(x+4). For x≠4x \neq 4, the factor x−4x-4 cancels, giving x+4=9x+4 = 9, so x=5.x = 5\textsf{.}

Mid-gamemedium

If x2−49x−7=6\dfrac{x^{2} - 49}{x - 7} = 6 and x≠7,x \neq 7\textsf{,} what is the value of x?x\textsf{?}

Factor the numerator: x2−49=(x−7)(x+7)x^{2} - 49 = (x-7)(x+7). For x≠7x \neq 7, the factor x−7x-7 cancels, giving x+7=6x+7 = 6, so x=−1.x = -1\textsf{.}

Mid-gamemedium

If x2+6x+9x+3=4\dfrac{x^{2} + 6x + 9}{x + 3} = 4 and x≠−3,x \neq -3\textsf{,} what is the value of x?x\textsf{?}

Factor the numerator as a perfect square: x2+6x+9=(x+3)2x^{2} + 6x + 9 = (x+3)^{2}. For x≠−3x \neq -3, one factor of x+3x+3 cancels, giving x+3=4x+3 = 4, so x=1.x = 1\textsf{.}

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If x2+10x+25x+5=3\dfrac{x^{2} + 10x + 25}{x + 5} = 3 and x≠−5,x \neq -5\textsf{,} what is the value of x?x\textsf{?}

Factor the numerator as a perfect square: x2+10x+25=(x+5)2x^{2} + 10x + 25 = (x+5)^{2}. For x≠−5x \neq -5, one factor of x+5x+5 cancels, giving x+5=3x+5 = 3, so x=−2.x = -2\textsf{.}

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