RATIONAL FUNCTIONS Solving Rational Equations (Page 3 of 3)

There is one x-intercept, and it represents the solution to the equation. Use the CALC zero command to find the x-intercept. We will use a left bound of 2, a right bound of 6, and a guess of 3.

 2nd CALC key. 2: menu selection. 2 ENTER key. 6 ENTER key. 3 ENTER key. Calculator screen image.

The zero of the function is x = 4, so the solution set of the equation is {4}.
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