Suppose that you solve x5 x2 1 by multiplying both sides
Chapter 2, Problem 2.1.298(choose chapter or problem)
Suppose that you solve x5 x2 1 by multiplying both sides by 20, rather than the least common denominator, 10. Describe what happens. If you get the correct solution, why do you think we clear the equation of fractions by multiplying by the least common denominator?
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