Solving a Rational Equation Worksheet with Answer Key

What's on the worksheet

1. Solve each equation and state the excluded values; say why when there is no solution.
   \dfrac{2}{3} - \dfrac{1}{x} = \dfrac{1}{6}\dfrac{2x + 3}{x} = x\dfrac{x}{x + 1} + \dfrac{2}{x} = 1\dfrac{x + 1}{x - 2} = \dfrac{3}{x + 4} + \dfrac{13}{x^2 + 2x - 8}\dfrac{1}{x - 3} - \dfrac{1}{x} = \dfrac{2}{x^2 - 3x}
2. Solve an equation with a shared denominator and name any extraneous candidate.
3. Solve an equation with two fractions and give exact answers.
4. Find the mistake in Mei's work after multiplying by the LCD.
5. Word problem: how long a new combine takes alone to harvest a wheat field.
6. Word problem: Elena's walking times on a moving walkway and on the floor.