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Math 20 - 1, Rational Expressions and Equations, 10 Questions
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1. The strategy that would be used to write equivalent forms of rational expressions, but would not be used to write equivalent forms of rational numbers, is to:

A) identify the non-permissible values.

B) divide the numerator and denominator by a constant.

C) reduce the numerator and denominator by a common factor.

D) remove the constant term from the numerator and denominator.

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Explanation:

In order to express a rational expression in an equivalent form, the non-permissible values of the original expression must be stated with all subsequent forms of that expression. However, with rational numbers, there are no non-permissible values.

Reducing the numerator and denominator by a common factor or dividing numerator and denominator by a constant are both possible strategies that could be used for rational numbers and expressions. The constant term is never simply removed from a rational number or expression.

2. Perform the operation indicated on the rational expression shown below, and find the non-permissible values for x:

A) , x ≠ – , –3

B) , x ≠ –3

C) , x ≠ 0, –3

D) , x ≠ 0, , –3

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Explanation:

3. Perform the operation indicated on the rational expression shown below, and find the non-permissible values for x:

A) , x ≠ 0

B) , x ≠ 0

C) 7x2 – 3x, x ≠ 0

D) , x ≠ 0

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Explanation:

4. Perform the operation indicated on the rational expression shown below, and find the non-permissible values for x:

A) , x ≠ 0 and y ≠ 0

B) , x ≠ 0

C) , x ≠ 0 and y ≠ 0

D) 175x4y + 96x3y2, x R

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Explanation:

5. For what value(s) is the variable x in the expression undefined?

A) x = 0, –1

B) x = 0, 1

C) x = 0, –1,

D) x = , x = –1

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6.  

Solve the rational equation shown.

A) x = 4

B) x = –1

C) x = –1, 4

D) There is no solution.

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Explanation:

Factor the denominator of the first expression and state the non-permissible values.

Multiply each term by the lowest common denominator, (x – 4)(x – 2) and simplify.

Solve for x.

2 – x (x – 4) = (x – 2)

2 – x2 + 4x = x – 2

0 = x2 – 3x – 4

0 = (x – 4)(x + 1)

x = 4, –1

Note that although it appears as though x = 4, –1 is the solution, x = 4 is a non-permissible value and therefore this equation has one solution, x = –1.

7. For what value(s) of the variable x is the expression undefined?

A) x = 0

B) x = –10

C) x = –

D) the expression is defined for all values of x

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Explanation:

8. The denominators of the rational expressions in a rational equation are x, x2, and x–3. Which of the following could be solutions to such an equation?

A) x = 0, 3

B) x = 3, 5

C) x = 0, 2, 3

D) x = –3, –2

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Explanation:

If the denominators in the rational equation are x, x2, and x–3, the non-permissible values are 0 and 3. As such, 0 and 3 would not be part of the solution set. The only possibility is option D, x = –3,–2.

9.  

A student simplified the rational expression above and stated the steps as follows:

1. Factor the greatest common factor st from the numerator and denominator.

2. Reduce by dividing numerator and denominator by st.

3. State the non-permissible values.

4. Express the given expression in simplified form.

The student did not fully simplify the rational expression because of an error in step:

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

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Explanation:

To correctly simplify the rational expression, the student would:

1. Factor the greatest common factor of 8st from the numerator and denominator.

2. Reduce by dividing numerator and denominator by 8st.

3. State the non-permissible values.

s ≠ 0, t ≠ 0

4. Express the given expression in its simplest form.

The rational expression was not fully simplified because the greatest common factor was not st, but rather 8st.

2 2 3 4
12a b + 26ab + 12b
10. Reduced to its lowest terms, the rational expression is:
9a2b − 12ab2 − 12b3

A) 12a 2
b
2
+ 9a b + 26ab
2 3
− 12ab
2
− 12b
3
+ 12b
4

2 3
2(2ab + 3b )(3a + 2b)
B)

3b(3a + 2b)(a − 2b)

2b(2a + 3b)
C)

3(a − 2b)

5 6
50a b
D) 3

−12ab

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Incorrect. Your answer=, Correct answer=C

Explanation:

2 2 3 4
12a b + 26ab + 12b

2 2 3
9a b − 12ab − 12b
2 2 2
2b (6a + 13ab + 6b )
=
3b(3a2 − 4ab − 4b2)

2b(3a + 2b)(2a + 3b)

=
3(3a + 2b)(a − 2b)

2b(2a + 3b)
=
3(a − 2b)

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