General Mathematics

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 Rational Functions,
Equations and Inequalities
 Definition
Rational Expressions
Rational Equations
Rational Inequality
Rational Functions
Rational Functions, Equations, and Inequalities

Rational equation or inequality can be solved for all

x values that satisfy the equation or inequality. A
rational function expresses a relationship between
two variables (such as x and y ), and can be
represented by a table or values or a graph.
 Solving
Rational
Equations
 Solving Rational Equations
using LCD
To solve a rational equation:
1. Find the common
denominator.
2. Clear denominators by
multiplying both sides of the
3. Solveequation by the
the resulting LCD.
equation.
4. Check the solution.
 Solving Rational Equations
using LCD
Example:
 Solving Rational Equations
using LCD
Example: =
 

  2x =  
=
2 2
 
        x = 
    =  

5  = 3 
5  =  
5x -3x =  
 Solving Rational Equations
using LCD
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 Solving Rational Equations
using LCD
 
 
Example:
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 Solving Rational Equations
using LCD
   

     
 
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= -6
x² - 5x = -6
x² - 5x +6 = 0
(x – 3) (x – 2) = 0
 Solving Rational Equations
using LCD
(x – 3) (x – 2) = 0
x–3=0 x–2=0
x =3 x =2
Checkin x = 2
 
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-2 = -2
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