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RATIONAL
EQUATIONS
Prepared by: Sir Kurt
RATIONAL EQUATIONS

RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

GRAPHING RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

INVERSE OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

 RATIONAL
EQUATIONS
RATIONAL EQUATIONS
An equation that contains rational
expressions is referred to as rational
equation.
EXAMPLES OF RATIONAL EQUATIONS
The following are examples of rational
equations :
2𝑥 4
a. 15
= − 2𝑥
5

𝑥 𝑥 4
b. 2−𝑥
−
𝑥+4
=
𝑥+4
−3

𝑥 2 −16
c. 𝑥 2 +4𝑥+4
=1
HOW TO SOLVE RATIONAL EQUATIONS?
In solving rational equations, multiply each term of the equation
by the least common denominator (LCD). Then, then solve the
resulting equation.
Do not forget to
Example 1 : check your
5𝑥 1 1 computed values.
− =
6 2 3
 HOW TO SOLVE RATIONAL EQUATIONS?
Example 2 :
4𝑥−6 7
=
2𝑥−3 𝑥+1
HOW TO SOLVE RATIONAL EQUATIONS?
EXAMPLES
Solve the following equations:
2𝑥 4
= − 2𝑥
15 5
EXAMPLES
Solve the following equations:
𝑥 𝑥 4
− = −3
2−𝑥 𝑥+4 𝑥+4
EXAMPLES
Solve the following equations:

𝑥 2 −16
=1
𝑥 2 +4𝑥+4