San Pablo Diocesan Catholic Schools System

Liceo de Pagsanjan
Second Monthly Examination in Mathematics
Name: Date: ___________
Grade and Section: Teacher: ___________
PERIODICAL EXAM IN MATH 8

1. A rational expression is a quotient of two polynomials in the form _______, where Q not equal to 0.
a. rational expression b. polynomial c. addition of polynomial d. division of polynomial
2. The values of the variables in a rational algebraic expression are restricted to real numbers that do
not make the denominator equal to _____.
a. 1 b. 2 c. 0 d. 10
3. A rational expression is in simplest form if the numerator and denominator do not have a common
factor.
a. rational expression b. polynomial c. common factor d. simplifying
4. _____________ rational expressions are necessary because it is easier to work with rational
expressions in simplest form.
a. rational expression b. polynomial c. common factor d. simplifying
5. Simplifying rational expressions have real-life applications such as in solving geometry problems such
as in finding the perimeter and combining lengths of objects.
a. true b. false c. maybe d. I don’t care
𝑎 𝑏
6. The product of two rational expressions polynomials, is given by the expression 𝑐 and 𝑑 where c and b
𝑎 𝑏
are nonzero polynomials, is given by the expression; . 𝑑 = ________
𝑐
𝑎±𝑏 𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑑±𝑏𝑐
a. b. 𝑐𝑑 c. 𝑏𝑐 d.
𝑐 𝑐𝑑
𝑎 𝑏
7. The product of two rational expressions polynomials, is given by the expression 𝑐 and 𝑑 where c and b
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑑
are nonzero polynomials, is given by the expression; ÷𝑑 =; . 𝑏 = ________.
𝑐 𝑐
𝑎±𝑏 𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑑±𝑏𝑐
a. b. 𝑐𝑑 c. 𝑏𝑐 d.
𝑐 𝑐𝑑
8. When multiplying and dividing rational expressions, numerators and denominators must be written in
__________ form to easily see which common factors can be cancelled out.
a. rational expression b. polynomial c. factored d. simplifying
9. The sum and quotient of rational expressions must be reduced to simplest form 1 whenever possible.
a. true b. false c. maybe d. I don’t care
10. The rules in multiplying and dividing rational expressions can be applied in real-world problems like
finding areas and volumes of figures in geometry.
a. true b. false c. maybe d. I don’t care
𝑎 𝑏
11. Let a, b, and c be polynomials where c is not equal 0. Then, 𝑐 ± 𝑑 = _________
𝑎±𝑏 𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑑±𝑏𝑐
a. b. c. d.
𝑐 𝑐𝑑 𝑏𝑐 𝑐𝑑
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑐
12. Let a, b, and c be polynomials where c is not equal 0. Then, 𝑐 ± 𝑑 = ; ± = ________
𝑐𝑑 𝑐𝑑
𝑎±𝑏 𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑑±𝑏𝑐
a. b. c. d. 𝑐𝑑
𝑐 𝑐𝑑 𝑏𝑐
 San Pablo Diocesan Catholic Schools System
Liceo de Pagsanjan
Second Monthly Examination in Mathematics
13. The rules in adding and subtracting rational expressions is similar to the rules of adding and
subtracting simple fractions.
a. true b. false c. maybe d. I don’t care
14. _______ is an algebraic expression containing one or more terms.
a. rational expression b. polynomial c. addition of polynomial d. division of polynomial
15. when the denominator of two or more rational expression are the same it is called _________.
a. similar rational expression d. dissimilar rational expression c. rational expression d. none of the
above
16. The variable has no negative exponent.
a. true b. false c. maybe d. I don’t care
17. The constant has no fractional exponent.
a. true b. false c. maybe d. I don’t care
18. The constant is inside the radical symbol.
a. true b. false c. maybe d. I don’t care
19. The variable is in denominator.
a. true b. false c. maybe d. I don’t care
20. The constant has negative exponent.
a. true b. false c. maybe d. I don’t care

II. SOLVE. Perform for the indicate operation. Write your solution on a piece of paper. 5 points each

1. ÷

2. .

2𝑐 5𝑐
3. +
𝑐 𝑐

𝑘2 4
4. 𝑘−2 - 𝑘−2

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

MS VERNA A. BARRAMEDA CHARLES MATTHEW P. CACALDA SIR LUCIEN E. ANSAY