Connecting BIG ideas and Answering the Essential Questions
1 Equivalence Rational expressions can be represented many ways. When a rational expression is simplified, the numerator and denominator have no common factors except 1. |
Simplifying Rational Expressions (Lesson 11-1)
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Multiplying, Dividing, Adding, and Subtracting Rational Expressions (Lessons 11-2, 11-3, and 11-4)
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2 Functions Rational functions have equations of the form
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Graphing Rational Functions (Lesson 11-7)
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Inverse Variation (Lesson 11-6)
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3 Solving Equations and Inequalities To isolate the variable in a rational equation, multiply by the LCD and then solve the resulting equation. Check for extraneous solutions. |
Solving Rational Equations (Lesson 11-5)
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Choose the correct term to complete each sentence.