Question

4) After solving a rational equation you must check your solutions in the

original equation. Why? *
To make sure the value does not make the numerator 0.
O
To make sure the value does not make the denominator 1.
O To make sure the value does not make the numerator negative.
To make sure the value does not make the denominator 0.​

Answer 1

Answer: D) To make sure the value does not make the denominator 0.​

We cannot divide by zero. Something like 1/0 is undefined. So it's important to check all potential solutions to make sure you don't get 0 in the denominator.