Chapter 3 – Quadratic Equations Baseline 3.

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3.4: Solving Fractional Equations

Recap on solving fractional equations

Step 1 : Change all fractions to the same denominator (which the short cut is ‘cross multiply’).
Step 2 : Make RHS zero.
Step 3 : Solve either by factorising, or using quadratic formula. (Don’t use complete the square
method unless you are told to do so)

Question 1
9 y
Solve  .
2y 8

Question 2
2
Solve 2 x  3  .
x
Question 3
4x  2 2
Solve  .
11 x4

Question 4
5 1
Solve  3.
x2 x
 Topic 3.4: Solving Fractional Equations
Baseline 3.4
Homework

Answer the questions on foolscap. Remember to label the assignment clearly.

Use the CamScanner app, take pictures of your work. Save as PDF file and either email your
respective teachers or upload into google drive.

x2
1 Solve  2.
32

x  2 14
2 Solve  .
5 x

1 x2
3 Solve  .
x2 5

x4 5
4 Solve  , giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
7 2x  3

12 3
5 Solve   1.
x2 x

2x 2 x
6 (a) Express  as a single fraction in its simplest form.
x3 x
2x 2 x
(b) Hence, or otherwise, solve  .
x3 x