OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §8.6 Solve Rational Equations · Exercise 61 · Algebra · Rational expressions

Solve Rational Equations · Exercise 61

Why is there no solution to the equation $\frac{3}{x - 2} = \frac{5}{x - 2}$ ?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §8.6 Solve Rational Equations · Exercise 61

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