Name _________________________Score:____________ also the sign of the rational expression at each interior point
Section ____________________ Date: ____________ in the aforementioned interval.
iv. Summarize the intervals containing the solutions.
Q1Wk2 Accurately formulate and solve real-life problems
involving rational functions. 2x
Ex2. Solve the inequality ≥1
x+1
Specific Objectives for the Day
2x
Solves rational equations and inequalities. a. ≥1 , subtract minus 1 to both sides of the inequality
References x+1
Learning Material in General Mathematics pp. 33-43 2x
−1 ≥ 0 ,make the left side a single fraction: get
x+1
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: the lcd which is x+1 and subtract
1. Follow the PROCEDURES (1-4) enumerated below. 2 x−1( x +1)
2. If you encounter difficulties in following the steps, please ≥0 ,simplify
don’t hesitate to ask help from your parents, siblings, or you
x+ 1
may consult directly your teacher. BE RESOURCEFUL! x−1
≥0
PROCEDURES: x+ 1
1. Prepare the items below: b. Sign Analysis Chart
Notebook, pen, paper, SLA for the Day, Coloring i. The value that will make the numerator and
materials (optional) and Cellphone, Laptop or PC with denominator zero is 1 and -1 respectively. Consequently,1 is
internet connection (optional) included in the solution because when simplifying, it makes
2. Read the short Introduction below. the fraction zero and it satisfies the inequality (≥ ¿ and -1 is
Solving rational equations and inequalities needs excluded because when the denominator turns zero the result
deeper understanding. We need to be more skillful enough to is not defined in the set of real number.
add, subtract, and multiply fractions, and factor different ii. -1 is hollow circle and 1 is shaded.
classification of polynomials. We need also to follow steps
or procedures on how are we going to simplify the given
expressions.
To solve rational equations follow the following
steps. 1. Eliminate denominators by multiplying both
sides of the equation by the Least Common
Denominator (LCD). 2. Solve the equation. iii. From the figure above, we got the following intervals:
3. Check your solution. to the left of -1 is x ←1 ; from -1 to 1 is −1< x ≤ 1 and 1
25 20 1 1 5 to the right is x ≥ 1
Ex.1 Solve for s + =2 Note: 2 =
2s s 2 2 2
Solution:
25 20 5
2s( )
+ = ,multiply both sides of the equation with the lcd: 2s
2s s 2
25+2 ( 20 )=¿5s ,simplifying
25+ 40=¿5s ,combine similar terms
65=¿5s ,divide both sides by 5 to solve for s
s=¿13 ,answer
Check:
25 20 1
+ =2 ,copy the original equation
2s s 2 iv. The intervals that satisfy the inequality
25 20 1 ≥ 0(meaning positive) are x ←1 and x ≥ 1.
+ =2 ,substitute s=13
2(13) 13 2
25 20 1 ∴ The solution set is { x ∈ R I x←1∨x ≥ 1 } or it can also
+ =2 ,simplify the left side and
be written in interval notation:(−∞ , 1 ) ∪ ¿ .
26 13 2
check if the statement is true
1 1 3. EXERCISES
2 =2 ,true statement Solve for x.
2 2
∴ Our answer s=13 is correct ! x 1 8
1. − =
x+2 x−2 x2 −4
To solve rational inequality follow the following steps: 3 1
a. Rewrite the inequality as a single fraction on one side of 2. <
x−2 x
the inequality symbol and 0 on the other side.
Answers to Exercises:
b. Determine over what intervals the fraction takes on
positive and negative values.
1. Only x=5 satisfies the equation because x=−2 will make the
i. Locate the x-values for which the rational expression is original equation undefined. Hence, x=−2
zero or undefined (factoring the numerator and denominator is an extraneous solution .
is useful strategy). 2. The solution set is { x ∈ R I x←1∨0< x <2 } or it can also be
ii. Mark the numbers found in step i on a number line. Use written in interval notation:( −∞ , 1 ) ∪ (0,2) .
a shaded circle to indicate that the value is included in the
solution set, and a hollow circle to indicate that the value is
4. EVALUATION
excluded. These numbers partition the number line into
4.1 Answer the problem below in your Quiz Notebook.
intervals.
4.2 Write all pertinent solution without erasures
iii. Select a test point within the interior of each interval in
step ii. The sign of the rational expression at this test point is
Name: __________________ Date: _______
Section/Group: ___________ Quiz No. ____
