GENERAL MATHEMATICS

MODULE 1 | TOPIC B | LESSON 3

Sub Lesson B
Rational Equations, Rational Inequality
and Rational Functions
 Rational Function, Rational Equation, and
Rational Inequality
Rational Expression
● A rational expression is an expression that can be written as a ratio of two
polynomials.

● It can be described as a function where either the numerator, denominator,

or both have a variable on it.
Example 1
Identify if the following expressions are rational or not.

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Answer : Example 1
 Rational Equation Rational Inequality Rational Function

An equation involving An inequality involving

Definition
rational expressions rational expression.

Example