Unit 3: Rational Functions Date: ______________

Solving Rational Equations

L.G.: “I can solve simple rational equations in one variable algebraically, and verify solutions using technology.”

Warm Up: Solve the following equations:

a) b)

Success Criteria for solving Rational Equations:

Example 1: Solve the following rational equations. Test by graphing.

a. b. c.

Practice: p. 286 #5-6(ace), 9-12

Unit 3: Rational Functions Date: ______________
Example 2: Salt water is flowing into a large tank that contains pure water. The concentration of salt c, in the tank at t
minutes is given by the function , where c is measured in grams per litre.

a) What is the initial concentration of salt?

b) What happens to the concentration of salt over time?

c) When does the salt concentration reach 3.75 g/L?

Example 3: Given the function h(x) = (x – 2)/(3x + 4) and g(x)= (x+5)/x, determine the point(s) of intersection.

Practice: p. 286 #5-6(ace), 9-12