RATIONAL ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS

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2

2
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− −
2 𝑏 =
Learning Competency  𝑎 +

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5 2
 3 𝑥 + 4 𝑥

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+
Objectives

1
12
2
 3
1
2 𝑥
2 +

( 3 𝑥 − 12 ) ( 𝑥 + 8 )
Instructional Procedures
4
  3 𝑥 + 4  𝑥
2 𝑥
12 ( 𝑥 𝑥𝑦
−

𝑥 2 + 15
Evaluation 12 5+
)( 1
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Reinforcement )

 
References
 Objectives
a. Define rational algebraic expression

b. Illustrate rational algebraic expression

 Recall of Fractions
Instruction: Simplify the following fractions.
 Recall of Fractions
Instruction: Perform the fundamental operations on fractions.
 Rational Algebraic Expressions
  6

A rational expression is any

expression that can be written in the
form , where P and Q are
polynomials, Q ≠ 0.
Each of the following is an example of a rational expression:
 
The first four expressions (a-d) are of form . And the last four
expressions (e-h) can be written in the form as shown below:

   
e) 2 + = f) =

 
g) =  
h) 5 + =
 Classify Me!
Not Rational
Rational Algebraic Algebraic Expressions
Expressions

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2
8𝑏 − 6𝑏
  𝑦 +2  𝑐2
  1 𝑦 −2
𝑚−𝑚
6
𝑎
 1+𝑟
𝑟
Activity
(Work in Pair)
 Write a rational expression for the following:
 
1. the quotient of 2x and 3y
2. The quotient of 4a + b and 2a – 5b
3. the fraction whose denominator is 7 more than the numerator n
4. the average speed in kilometers traveled in x – 3 hours
5. the number of hours spend travelling kilometers at an average
speed of x – 1 kilometers per hour
Worksheet
What value(s) of x is/are not permissible in the following
expressions?
 REFERENCES
Jose-Dilao, Soledad, Bernabe, Julieta A., Orines, Fernando B.,
2009 (Intermediate Algebra, 1251 Gregorio Araneta Avenue,
Quezon City: SD Publications Inc.