College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.2 - Page 121: 111

Answer

Restrictions on the variable in a rational equation must be listed before solving the equation because this will predetermine what will lead to no solution in the problem.

Work Step by Step

It is important to know what numbers will not be included in the domain so that we know the true solutions to a problem.
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