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Solving Rational Inequality

1) The document describes the steps to solve a rational inequality which includes writing it as a single rational expression, determining critical values by finding zeros of the numerator and denominator, plotting critical values on a number line, assigning test values for intervals, completing a table to determine which intervals satisfy the inequality, and writing the final answer in interval notation. 2) An example problem demonstrates these steps, finding the critical values to be -2 and 3, plotting them on a number line, choosing test values, and identifying the satisfying interval as (-2, ∞). 3) A second example finds the critical values to be -3, -1, and 1, plots them on a number line, chooses test values, completes

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Solving Rational Inequality

1) The document describes the steps to solve a rational inequality which includes writing it as a single rational expression, determining critical values by finding zeros of the numerator and denominator, plotting critical values on a number line, assigning test values for intervals, completing a table to determine which intervals satisfy the inequality, and writing the final answer in interval notation. 2) An example problem demonstrates these steps, finding the critical values to be -2 and 3, plotting them on a number line, choosing test values, and identifying the satisfying interval as (-2, ∞). 3) A second example finds the critical values to be -3, -1, and 1, plots them on a number line, chooses test values, completes

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SOLVING RATIONAL

INEQUALITY
A rational inequality is composed of
rational expressions combined with
inequality signs such as:

≤, ≥, <, >
STEPS APPLIED IN SOLVING RATIONAL INEQUALITY
1. Write the rational inequality in one, single rational expression on the left side and
a zero (0) on the left.
2. Determine the critical values of the rational inequality by taking the zeros of the
numerator and denominator of the single rational expression. Determine if the
zeros are part of the solution or not.
3. Plot each critical value in a number line together with its indication.
4. Assign test value/s for each interval made by the critical value.
5. Complete the table by substituting each test value in the given rational inequality
to determine which intervals will be part of the solution for the said inequality.
6. Write the final answer in interval notation
EXAMPLE
𝑥 +2
≥ 0
𝑥 − 3
Step 1
Write the rational inequality in one, single rational
expression on the left side and a zero (0) on the left.

Note: the given is already expressed in this manner.


Step 2
Determine the critical
values of the rational inequality
by taking the zeros of the
numerator and denominator of
the single rational expression.
Determine if the zeros are part
of the solution or not.

.
Numerator
Step 2 (x + 2)
Determine the critical Equate to zero.
values of the rational inequality x+2=0
by taking the zeros of the x+2–2=0–2
numerator and denominator of x = -2
the single rational expression. Substitute to the
Determine if the zeros are part given
of the solution or not.

TRUE
Numerator Denominator
Step 2 (x + 2) (x – 3)
Determine the critical
Equate to zero. Equate to zero.
values of the rational inequality
x+2=0 x-3=0
by taking the zeros of the x+2–2=0–2 x - 3 + 3= 0 + 3
numerator and denominator of x = -2 x=3
the single rational expression.
Determine if the zeros are part Substitute to the Substitute to the
of the solution or not. given given

TRUE UNDEFINED
FALSE
Numerator Denominator
Step 2 (x + 2) (x – 3)
Determine the critical values of the
rational inequality by taking the Equate to zero. Equate to zero.
zeros of the numerator and x+2=0 x-3=0
denominator of the single rational x+2–2=0–2 x - 3 + 3= 0 + 3
expression. Determine if the zeros x = -2 x=3
are part of the solution or not. Substitute to the Substitute to the
given given
x = -2 true
therefore x = -2 is included in
the solution. TRUE UNDEFINED
x = 3 true FALSE

therefore x = 3 is NOT
included in the solution.
Step 3
Plot each critical value in a number line together
with its indication.
Step 3
Plot each critical value in a number line together
with its indication.
Step 3
Plot each critical value in a number line together
with its indication.
Step 3
Plot each critical value in a number line together
with its indication.

Note: If TRUE, then use shaded circle. If FALSE, then


use unshaded circle.
Step 4
Assign test value/s for each interval made by the
critical value.
Step 4
Assign test value/s for each interval made by the
critical value.
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.

Note: The rational inequality is TRUE if the interval/s


satisfies the inequality
Step 6
Write the final answer in interval notation.
Step 6
Write the final answer in interval notation.

(-2,
ANOTHER EXAMPLE
𝑥 ² +4 𝑥 + 4
>0
𝑥 −1
Step 1
Write the rational inequality in one, single rational
expression on the left side and a zero (0) on the left.
𝑥 ² +4 𝑥 + 4
>0
𝑥 −1
Step 1
Write the rational inequality in one, single rational
expression on the left side and a zero (0) on the left.
𝑥 ² +4 𝑥 + 4
>0
𝑥 −1
Step 1
Write the rational inequality in one, single rational
expression on the left side and a zero (0) on the left.
Step 2
Determine the critical values of the rational
inequality by taking the zeros of the numerator and
denominator of the single rational expression.
Determine if the zeros are part of the solution or not.
Numerator
(x + 3)
Equate to zero.
x+3=0
x + 3 –3 = 0 – 3
x = -3

Substitute to the given

-
Numerator Numerator
(x + 3) (x+1)
Equate to zero. Equate to zero.
x+3=0 x+1=0
x + 3 –3 = 0 – 3 x + 1 –1 = 0 – 1
x = -3 x = -1

Substitute to the given Substitute to the given

- -
Numerator Numerator Denominator
(x + 3) (x+1) (x – 1)
Equate to zero. Equate to zero. Equate to zero.
x+3=0 x+1=0 x-1=0
x + 3 –3 = 0 – 3 x + 1 –1 = 0 – 1 x - 1 + 1= 0 + 1
x = -3 x = -1 x=1

Substitute to the given Substitute to the given Substitute to the given

- -
Step 3
Plot each critical value in a number line together
with its indication.
Step 3
Plot each critical value in a number line together
with its indication.
Step 3
Plot each critical value in a number line together
with its indication.
Step 3
Plot each critical value in a number line together
with its indication.
Step 3
Plot each critical value in a number line together
with its indication.
Step 3
Plot each critical value in a number line together
with its indication.

Note: If TRUE, then use shaded circle. If FALSE, then


use unshaded circle.
Step 4
Assign test value/s for each interval made by the
critical value.
Step 4
Assign test value/s for each interval made by the
critical value.
-4
Step 4
Assign test value/s for each interval made by the
critical value.
-4 -2
Step 4
Assign test value/s for each interval made by the
critical value.
-4 -2 0
Step 4
Assign test value/s for each interval made by the
critical value.
-4 -2 0 2
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1)
DENOMINATOR
x-1
Sign of
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0 2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1)
DENOMINATOR
x-1
Sign of
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1
Sign of
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5
Sign of
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5
Sign of -
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5
Sign of -
FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0 2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5
Sign of -
FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5
Sign of -
FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5
Sign of -
FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3
Sign of -
FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3
Sign of - +
FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3
Sign of - +
FALSE TRUE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0 2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3
Sign of - +
FALSE TRUE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3
Sign of - +
FALSE TRUE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3
Sign of - +
FALSE TRUE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3 -1
Sign of - +
FALSE TRUE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3 -1
Sign of - + -
FALSE TRUE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3 -1
Sign of - + -
FALSE TRUE FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0 2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1 3
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3 -1
Sign of - + -
FALSE TRUE FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0 2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1 3 15
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3 -1
Sign of - + -
FALSE TRUE FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0 2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1 3 15
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3 -1 1
Sign of - + -
FALSE TRUE FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0 2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1 3 15
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3 -1 1
Sign of - + - +
FALSE TRUE FALSE
Step 5
Complete the table by substituting each test value in
the given rational inequality to determine which
intervals will be part of the solution for the said
inequality.
TEST VALUE/S -4 -2 0 2
NUMERATOR
(x+3)(x+1) 3 -1 3 15
DENOMINATOR
x-1 -5 -3 -1 1
Sign of - + - +
FALSE TRUE FALSE TRUE
Step 6
Write the final answer in interval notation.
Step 6
Write the final answer in interval notation.

(-3, (1,
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