what are the difference of the rational function and rational equation
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For example, f(x) = (3x^2 + 2x - 1)/(x - 2) is a rational function. - Rational equation: An equation that involves rational expressions, which are expressions that can be written as the ratio of two polynomial expressions. For example, (3x^2 + 2x - 1)/(x - 2) = 5 Show more…
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