Abstract
A Riccati equation rational expansion (RERE) method is implemented to attain solutions of nonlinear partial differential equations (NLPDEs). Subsequently, the technique is used to attain families or sets of nonlinear solutions for the third extended fifth-order nonlinear equation and the generalized (2+1)-dimensional Boussinesq equation. By the use of the RERE method, exciting and new forms of solution such as rational solitary wave solutions, solitary wave solutions and periodic solitary wave solutions are obtained. Some of the solutions are demonstrated graphically with specific values assigned to the parameters. It is worth noting that the application of this method is very effective and reliable.