The following rational equation has denominators that contain variables. For this equation, a. Write the value or values of the variable that make a denominator zero. These are the restrictions on the variable. b. Keeping the restrictions in mind, solve the equation. 4 +2%3D 5x 21 10 ..... a. What is/are the value or values of the variable that make(s) the denominators zero? X3D (Simplify your answer. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)

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The following rational equation has denominators that contain variables. For this equation, a. Write the value or values of the variable that make a denominator zero.
These are the restrictions on the variable. b. Keeping the restrictions in mind, solve the equation.
4
+2%3D
5x
21
10
a. What is/are the value or values of the variable that make(s) the denominators zero?
(Simplify your answer. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:The following rational equation has denominators that contain variables. For this equation, a. Write the value or values of the variable that make a denominator zero. These are the restrictions on the variable. b. Keeping the restrictions in mind, solve the equation. 4 +2%3D 5x 21 10 a. What is/are the value or values of the variable that make(s) the denominators zero? (Simplify your answer. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
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