Least Learned Competency:

MAIN TASK

 Illustrate rational algebraic expressions. M8AL-Ic-1

SUBTASK

 Differentiate rational algebraic expressions from not rational algebraic expressions.

 Transform verbal phrases to mathematical expressions.
 Simplify rational algebraic expressions.

CONTENT STANDARD

The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of factors of polynomials, rational algebraic
expressions, linear equations, and inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations and
inequalities in two variables and linear functions.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

The learner is able to formulate real-life problems involving factors of polynomials, rational algebraic
expressions, linear equations and inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations and
inequalities in two variables and linear functions and solve these problems accurately using a variety
of strategies.
Hey there! I am NUM and I am DEN. Together, let's venture the world of rational algebraic
expressions.
ACTIVITY 1. PARALLEL WORLDS: WORDS AND NUMBERS

Help Num and Den identify the mathematical expression appropriate to each verbal phrase by
matching the items in Column WORDS with the items in Column NUMBERS.

1. The quotient of a number x and 9.

2. 20 divided by the sum of a number y and 3.

3. The ratio of a number x and 13.

4. The product of x and y divided by 5.

5. The quotient of three times a number x increased by 3 and a number y.

x
1.
y
20
2.
y+ 3
x
3.
13
xy
4.
5
3 x +3
5.
y
CLASSIFY ME.

Num and Den wanted to separate rational algebraic expression from not rational algebraic
expressions. Help them classify the following expressions and write them in their corresponding box.

0
x+2
k +1
0
x−3
x+ 3
1
b999
1− y
y3
c
a−b

x2
y− y
m
n +m2
2
POLARIOD: FROM WORDS TO NUMBERS

Transform the following verbal phrases to mathematical expressions. Write your answer in the
polaroid.

1. The ratio of the number of girls (g) and the number of boys (b) in a school.

2. The quotient of x and the sum of y and 5.

3. The sum of m and n divided by the product of x and 2 less 4.

4. The total amount (a) spent divided by the number of items(i).

5. A number of bus (b) divided by a number of passengers (p).

6. A number l multiplied by two-thirds of m.

7. Five thirds of the sum of x and y.

8. The difference of a and b divided by the sum of c and d.

9. The quotient of the square of x and the cube of y.

10. The sum of the squares of x and y divided by the difference of the squares of a and b.
PUT ME IN A BOX.

Identify whether the following mathematical expressions are rational algebraic expression or not.
Box the expression if it is a rational algebraic expression and encircle if it is not.

x
x+ y
2 x +1
0
y +5
y−3

c 999
1
3−v
v3
c−d
b
m−m
2
n
z
2 2
x +y
4
√x 2
+y
2

√x
2
4+ y
SIMPLE IS THE BEST.

Simplify the following rational algebraic expressions.

25 x
1.
5y
−x+1
2.
x −1
4 x+2
3.
2 y +6
2
x −9
4.
x +3
2
y −9
5.
y −3
x2 −5 x−6
6.
3 x−18
x 2−x−12
7.
x2 −7 x +12
3 x yz
8.
13 y z
14 x+12 y +10 z
9.
2
5 x y +10 xz
10.
3x