Example 2

Solve the rational equation [math]\frac{5}{t}-\frac{3}{12}=\frac{9}{3t}[/math] for [math]t[/math].
[list=1][br][*]Determine the least common denominator.[br][/*][*]Multiply each term of the equation by the common denominator and simplify.[br][/*][*]Solve the resulting equation.[br][/*][*]Verify the solution(s).[br][/*][/list][br]This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for their mathematics programs. Visit [url=http://www.walch.com/]www.walch.com[/url] for more information.

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