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Mathematics
Quarter 1, Week 3 – Module 3.1
Illustrating Rational
Algebraic Expressions –
M8AL-Ic-1
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Mathematics – Grade 8
Quarter 1 – Module 3.1: Illustrating Rational Algebraic Expressions

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 GRADE 8 (QUARTER 1)
MODULE 3.1

ILLUSTRATING RATIONAL ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS

I. Introduction:

Rational algebraic expressions are fractions that have a polynomial in the

numerator, denominator or both.

In this module you are going to learn how to illustrate rational algebraic
expressions.

II. Objective:

At the end of this lesson, you must be able to illustrate rational algebraic
expressions.

III. Vocabulary List:

Ratio – is a comparison of two or more numbers that indicates how many

times one number contains another.
Polynomial - a mathematical expression of one or more algebraic terms each
of which consists of a constant multiplied by one or more variables
raised to a non-negative integral power
Rational Algebraic Expression - a ratio of two polynomials
Negative Exponent – means how many times to divide by the number.

IV. Pre-Test:

1. Which of the following expressions is a rational algebraic expression?

x 3x −3 x− y
a. b. c. 4 y−2 + x−3 d.
3y ( y + 1) x+ y

2. What is the equivalent mathematical phrase of “the ratio of a number and

four added to a number y”?
y+4 x y x+4
a. b. c. d.
x y+4 x+4 y

3. Which of the following expressions DOES NOT belong to the group?

 3x + y 
a. 
−1
(3x + y )−1 3x + y 3x + y
 b.
x+ y
c.
x+ y
d.
(x + y)−1
 x+ y 

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 4. What value of the denominator will make the rational algebraic expression
meaningless?
a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3

5. Which of the following should describe the numerator and denominator of

a rational algebraic expression?
a. function b. equation c. relation d. polynomial

V. Learning Activities:
A rational algebraic expression is a ratio of two
polynomials provided that the denominator is not equal to
zero. In symbols;

P
where P and Q are polynomials and Q ≠ 0.
Q

POLYNOMIAL NON-
POLYNOMIAL
REMEMBER 3 y −3
ME?
3 yn
3y
3x0.3
3x4 1
An expression is a polynomial if it has a positive 3x 2
x
integral exponent, no variable inside the radical sign
2 2y
or on the denominator. In the absence of any of
which makes the expression not a polynomial. x 6 x
6x
polynomial
RAE =
polynomial

LET’S HAVE MORE!!!!

3x + y polynomial x2 − 1 polynomial
Example 1: Example 2:
2z polynomial 3y2 + z polynomial

Examples 1 and 2 are rational algebraic expression for each shows a ratio
of two polynomials.

x+2 polynomial
Example 3:
y −1 + 3 non-polynomial because the first term is raised to a negative exponent

non-polynomial because the exponent of the expression

(3x − 1)3 x contains a variable
Example 4:
y +2 non-polynomial because the first term which is a variable is inside the
radical sign

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Example 3 is not a rational algebraic expression since the denominator is not
a polynomial the same with Example 4 because both the numerator and
denominator are non-polynomials.

2+ y 2 x2 + x −1
1. 4.
3 3x − 2 y3

x2 + 3 y
2. − 3x + 4 y 5.
y 2 − 8 y + 12

1 3x 2
3. 6.
3x 2x
5

VI. I THINK YOU’RE NOW READY… LET’S TRY!!!

Practice Task 1:

Match column A with column B by translating the verbal phrases to

mathematical phrases.

A B
1. the ratio of 3 and a number 𝑥
7
2. a number 𝑦 divide by the difference of a a. 21
number 𝑥 and 2 b. xy
6

3. 6 divided by the product of 𝑥 and 𝑦 3

ξX
4. the ratio of twice the square of 𝑚 and 10 c. −3

times the number 𝑚 2m²

d. 10m
5. seven out of twenty-one 3
e. X
6. the ratio of the cube root of a number 𝑥 and
m²
−3 f. 5

7. the square of a number 𝑚 divided 5 2X

g. 1
X
8. thrice the difference of 𝑥 and 1 divided by 𝑦
3x²
9. 2 times a number 𝑥 divided by the ratio of 1 h.
y
z
and a number 𝑥 y
i. x−2
10. the ratio of 3 times the square of 𝑥 and 𝑦
3(x−1)
divided by 𝑧. j. y

k. 𝑥 – 2

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Practice Task 2:

Tell whether each expression is a rational algebraic expression or not. Write

RAE if it is and NRAE if it is not.

2x 3x2 −x+1
______1. 5x ______6. x−1
3−x ξ4x
______2. ______7.
4y 2

1 6(x2− y)−1
______3. 2 ______8. 3(x2 −y )
1
______4. -4ab ______9. 4y 2
2x
______5. 5
______10. 6x – 3
2+x

Practice Task 3:

Complete the table below by determining if the expression is a rational

algebraic expression or not. Tick the column of your answer and provide a
reason if the expression is not a rational algebraic expression.

Given RAE NRAE Reason

x
1. 2y

2. x −10
5
3. 6
1
4. m²−5

5. m + n
4ab −1
6. 2cn
ξ4
7. x²
20a+10b
8. 6c
3x+2
9.
ξx

10. 3ξbc

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VII. Post Test:
Answer the following:

1. Which of the following expressions is a rational algebraic expression?

a +b a−3 + b a +b
a. b. c. 1 d.
c c 2
c
a +b
c
−1
P
2. If is a rational algebraic expression, which of the following conditions
Q
is incorrect?
a. Q > 0 b. Q ≠ 0 c. Q < 0 d. Q =
0
3. Which of the following expressions is NOT a rational algebraic
expression?
1
x+ y x 4 3x 2
a. b. c. 2 d.
2 y y + 2 y +1
2
x2 + 4 x + 5
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4. What value of 𝑥 will make the expression meaningless?
x −1
a. −1 b. 0 c. 1 d. 2

5. Which of the following describes a rational algebraic expression?

i. both the numerator and denominator are polynomials
ii. no non-integral exponent
iii. the denominator is zero
a. i only b. i, ii and iii c. ii and iii d. i and ii

VIII. Assignment:

Supply an expression to make each of the following a rational algebraic

expression.

x− y n? y+ ?
1. 2. 3.
? x+ y n? + 2x
?

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Answer key:

Pre - Test Practice Task 1 Practice Task 2

1. D 1. E 6. C 1. RAE 6. RAE

2. B 2. I 7. F 2. RAE 7. NRAE

3. C 3. B 8. J 3. RAE 8. NRAE

4. A 4. D 9. G 4. RAE 9. NRAE

5. D 5. A 10. H 5. RAE 10. RAE

6. 6.

Practice Task 3
NO. RAE NRAE Reason NO. RAE NRAE Reason
Non-positive
1 / 6 / integral
exponent

2 / Negative 7 /
exponent

3 / 8 /
Variable
4 / 9 / inside the
radical sign
Variable
5 / 10 / inside the
radical sign

Post Test

1. A

2. D

3. C

4. C

5. D

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References:

Abuzo, E. P. (2016). Mathematics Learner's Module. Department of Education -

Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR) (p. 66-71).
Daily Lesson Plan in Mathematics - Illustrates Rational Algebraic Expressions
(M8AL-1C-1). (2019) (p. 61-67).
Mathematics Learner's Material for Open High School Program. (n.d.) (p. 36-42).
Department of Education.
Project Ease (Effective Alternative Secondary Education) Mathematics IV - Module
1: Rational Algebraic Expressions. (2010) (p. 1-5). Pasig City: Bureau of
Secondary Education, Department of Education