Algebra 1

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ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-5 Solving Rational Equations - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 683: 14

Answer

$c=1, 4$

Work Step by Step

Given: $c=c(c-2)-2(c-2)$ $\frac{c}{c}=\frac{c(c-2)}{c}-\frac{2(c-2)}{c}$ $\implies 1=(c-2)-\frac{2(c-2)}{c}$ $\implies 1=(c-2)-\frac{2(c-2)}{c}$ or, $c^2-5c+4=0$ Thus, $(c-4)(c-1)=0 \implies c=1, 4$
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