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GENERAL
MATHEMATICS
1ST Semester, School Year 2021-2022
(QUARTER 1: WEEK 2)

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Ms. Normalah M. Datumanong, LPT

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

General Mathematics
SY 2021 – 2022 1st Semester
1st Quarter Week 2

Background Information:
Rational function can be represented in real life. This can be applied to the
distribution of expenses, budget, or salary in the government and private sectors. In this
activity, you are expected to:

Learning Competency:
1 – represents real-life situations using rational functions.
2 – distinguishes rational function, rational equation and rational inequality
3 – solve rational equations and inequalities
4 – represents a rational function through its: (a) table of values, (b) graph, and (c)
equation.
5 – finds the domain and range of a rational function.

Discussion:
Real World Application of Rational Function

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 The local barangay received a budget of P100,000 to provide medical checkups
for the children in the barangay. The amount is to be allotted equally among all children
in the barangay. Write an equation representing the relationship of the allotted amount
per child (y) versus the total number of children (x).

100, 000
y=
x
No. of Children, x 10 20 50 100 200 300 500 1000
Allocated amount, y

Rational Function, Rational Equation and Rational Inequality

A rational equation is an equation involving rational expression. Example,

2 3 2
+ =
x 2x 5

A rational inequality is an inequality involving rational expressions. Example,

2 1
≤
x−3 x

p( x )
A rational function is a function of the form of f ( x )= where p(x) and q (x) are
q( x)
polynomials, and q (x) is not the zero function. Example,
2 2
x −2 x−3 x −2 x−3
f x=
( ) ∨ y=
x+2 x+2

Solving Rational Equation and Rational Inequality

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 A rational equation is an equation containing at least one rational expression.
Usually, a rational expression contains variable in the denominator. With this, it is a
must to assure that the denominator is not zero.
To solve rational equation:
(a) Eliminate denominators by multiplying each term of the equation by the least
common denominator.
(b) Note that eliminating denominators may introduce extraneous solutions. Check the
solutions of the transformed equations with the original equation.

Interval Notation

A rational inequality is a mathematical statement that relates a rational

expression as either less than or greater than another.
Note: The zeros of the numerator and the denominator are called critical numbers.

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Steps in Solving Rational Inequality

1. Rewrite the inequality as a single fraction on one side of the inequality symbol
and zero on the other side, as much as possible make the numerator and
denominator in factored form.
2. Plot the critical numbers on a number line. The zeros of the denominator will not
be included in the solution (not shaded). The zeros of the numerator will not be
included (not shaded) in the solution if there is no equal sign below the inequality
symbol. Otherwise, the zeros of the numerator will be included in the solution
(shaded).
3. Identify the intervals made by plotting the critical numbers. Choose a test value in
each interval and construct a table. The sign of the rational expression at this
point is also the sign of the rational expression at each interior point in the
aforementioned interval.
4. Use the table to determine which interval satisfy the inequality. If the inequality is
of the form f (x)<0 or f (x) ≤ 0, then all intervals with the negative sign are
solutions. If the inequality is of the formf ( x)>0 or f ( x)≥ 0,, then all intervals with
the positive sign are solutions.
−5 3
Solve <
x−4 x +1

The critical numbers are the zeros of the numerator and denominator.
Numerator:

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Denominator:

Representing Rational Function through its Graph, Table of Values and Equation.

1
How do we represent f ( x )= ?
x +1
 A rational function can be represented by equation, table of values and graph.
1
 The representation f ( x )= is an equation.
x +1

To construct its table of values;

Step 1. Equate the denominator by zero
x +1=0
x=−1
−1 is the value that will make the rational undefined.

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Step 2. Complete the table.

Finding the Domain and Range of a Rational Function.

 The domain of a rational function is the set of all real numbers except those that
make its denominator equal to zero.
 The range is the set of the resulting values of the rational function.

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