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the image shows the rational equation from part a with an incorrect solution process that a student performed. explain the error the student made, and give the correct solution.

Only problem is with the simplifying.

We all know that 5/5 = 1, it is natural to  assume (x+a)/(x+a) is also 1, but in some cases where x+a=0, it is undefined. In this equation, where they simplify (x-2) and (x-6), you must say that x is not 2 nor 6 or, you just delete 0/0 which is undefined.

Therefore the only solution would be x=-1

did you get the answer yet?

step-by-step explanation:

the answer is:

mean: 6

mad: 2.14