Introduction to rational

algebraic expression

What are Rational Algebraic Steps in Determining the

Expressions? Excluded Values

Application in Real Life

Situations

TEACHER GRACE YOUTUBE CHANNEL 1

 Rational Algebraic
Expression
𝑃
Polynomials
𝑄 Q is NOT equal to 0

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Check these expressions
A. B.

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 Steps in Determining the
Excluded Values:

6
𝑥− 3
undefined
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Step 1: Let the expression in the
denominator be equal to 0.

6 𝑥 −3=0
𝑥−3
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Step 2: Solve the equation to determine
the value/s of the variable.

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What will happen if x = 3?

= undefined

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 Example 2

18 𝑛+1
undefined
2
𝑛 +𝑛 − 2
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Step 1: Let the expression in the
denominator be equal to 0.

18𝑛+1 =0
2
𝑛 +𝑛−2
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Step 2: Solve the equation to determine
the value/s of the variable.
=0
(n+2)(n-1) = 0
n+2=0 n-1=0
n n

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What will happen if n = -2 or 1?
18 𝑛+1 18(− 2)+1 −35
= =
2 2
𝑛 +𝑛 − 2 (−2) +(− 2) −2 0
18 𝑛+1 18 (1)+1 19
= =
undefined
2 2
𝑛 +𝑛 − 2 (1) +(1) − 2 0
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Steps in Determining the
Excluded Values

Application in Real Life

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