ILIGAN CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

GENERAL MATHEMATICS
SELF-LEARNING ACTIVITY
Q1Week2 Day 2 Construct mathematical models to 2𝑥
Ex2. Solve the inequality ≥1
𝑥+1
represent real-life situations using functions. 2𝑥
a. 𝑥+1 ≥ 1 , subtract minus 1 to both sides of the inequality
Specific Objectives for the Day 2𝑥
 Solves rational equations and inequalities. −1≥ 0 ,make the left side a single fraction: get
𝑥+1
References the lcd which is x+1 and subtract
Learning Material in General Mathematics pp. 33-43 2𝑥−1(𝑥+1)
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: ≥0 ,simplify
𝑥+1
1. Follow the PROCEDURES (1-4) enumerated below. 𝑥−1
2. If you encounter difficulties in following the steps, please ≥0
𝑥+1
don’t hesitate to ask help from your parents, siblings, or you b. Sign Analysis Chart
may consult directly your teacher. BE RESOURCEFUL! i. The value that will make the numerator and
PROCEDURES: denominator zero is 1 and -1 respectively. Consequently,1
1. Prepare the items below: is included in the solution because when simplifying, it
Notebook, pen, paper, SLA for the Day, Coloring makes the fraction zero and it satisfies the inequality (≥)
materials (optional) and Cellphone, Laptop or PC with and -1 is excluded because when the denominator turns zero
internet connection (optional) the result is not defined in the set of real number.
2. Read the short Introduction below. ii. -1 is hollow circle and 1 is shaded.
Solving rational equations and inequalities needs
deeper understanding. We need to be more skillful enough
to add, subtract, and multiply fractions, and factor different
classification of polynomials. We need also to follow steps
or procedures on how are we going to simplify the given
expressions.
To solve rational equations follow the following
steps. 1. Eliminate denominators by multiplying both iii. From the figure above, we got the following
sides of the equation by the Least Common intervals: to the left of -1 is 𝑥 < −1 ; from -1 to 1 is −1 <
Denominator (LCD). 2. Solve the equation. 𝑥 ≤ 1 and 1 to the right is 𝑥 ≥ 1
3. Check your solution.
Ex.1
25 Solve
20 for1 s 1 5
+ 𝑠 = 22 Note: 2 2 =2
2𝑠
Solution:
25 20 5
2s(2𝑠 + 𝑠 = 2) ,multiply both sides of the equation with the lcd:
2s
25 + 2(20) =5s ,simplifying
25 + 40 =5s ,combine similar terms
65 =5s ,divide both sides by 5 to solve for s
𝑠 =13 ,answer
Check: iv. The intervals that satisfy the inequality
25 20 1 ≥ 0 (𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒) are 𝑥 < −1 and 𝑥 ≥ 1.
+ 𝑠 = 2 2 ,copy the original equation
2𝑠
25 20 1 ∴ The solution set is {𝑥 ∈ ℝ I 𝑥 < −1 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≥ 1 } or it can
+ = 22 ,substitute s=13
2(13) 13 also be written in interval notation:(−∞, 1) ∪ [1, +∞).
25 20 1
+ 13 = 2 2 ,simplify the left side and
26 3. EXERCISES
check if the statement is true
1 1 Solve for x.
22 = 22 ,true statement 𝑥 1 8
1. − 𝑥−2 = 𝑥 2 −4
∴ 𝑂𝑢𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑠 = 13 𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡! 𝑥+2
3 1
2. <𝑥
𝑥−2
To solve rational inequality follow the following steps: Answers to Exercises:
a. Rewrite the inequality as a single fraction on one side of 1. Only 𝑥 = 5 satisfies the equation because 𝑥 = −2 will make the original
the inequality symbol and 0 on the other side. equation undefined. Hence, 𝑥 = −2 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.
b. Determine over what intervals the fraction takes on 2. The solution set is {𝑥 ∈ ℝ I 𝑥 < −1 𝑜𝑟 0 < 𝑥 < 2 } or it can also be
positive and negative values. written in interval notation:(−∞, 1) ∪ (0,2).
i. Locate the x-values for which the rational expression is
zero or undefined (factoring the numerator and denominator 4. EVALUATION
is useful strategy). 4.1 Answer the problem below in your Quiz
ii. Mark the numbers found in step i on a number line. Use
a shaded circle to indicate that the value is included in the Notebook.
solution set, and a hollow circle to indicate that the value is 4.2 Write all pertinent solution without erasures
excluded. These numbers partition the number line into Solving Rational Equation and Inequality
intervals. Solve for x.
iii. Select a test point within the interior of each interval in 3 2
step ii. The sign of the rational expression at this test point 1. =
is also the sign of the rational expression at each interior 𝑥+1 𝑥−3
𝑥−2
point in the aforementioned interval. 2. <0
iv. Summarize the intervals containing the solutions. 𝑥 2 −3𝑥−10