Solving rational equations is substantially easier with like denominators. When solving rational equations, first multiply every term in the equation by the common denominator so the equation is "cleared" of fractions. Next, use an appropriate technique for solving for the variable. When you're asked to solve a quadratic equation, what that means is you're trying to find what x values make that equation true. So
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