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Rational Functions & Equations Guide

This document defines and provides examples of rational functions, rational equations, and rational inequalities. It also outlines the procedures for solving rational equations and inequalities. Rational functions are defined as functions of the form p(x)/q(x) where p(x) and q(x) are polynomial functions and q(x) is not the zero function. Rational equations are defined as equations involving rational expressions. Rational inequalities are defined as inequalities involving rational expressions. The procedures for solving rational equations and inequalities involve eliminating denominators, determining sign patterns over intervals, and expressing the solution set using set or interval notation.

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Rational Functions & Equations Guide

This document defines and provides examples of rational functions, rational equations, and rational inequalities. It also outlines the procedures for solving rational equations and inequalities. Rational functions are defined as functions of the form p(x)/q(x) where p(x) and q(x) are polynomial functions and q(x) is not the zero function. Rational equations are defined as equations involving rational expressions. Rational inequalities are defined as inequalities involving rational expressions. The procedures for solving rational equations and inequalities involve eliminating denominators, determining sign patterns over intervals, and expressing the solution set using set or interval notation.

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RATIONAL FUNCTION,

RATIONAL EQUATION AND


RATIONAL INEQUALITY
Rational Rational Rational Function
Equation Inequality

An equation An Inequality A function of the form


involving involving where p(x) and q(x) are
rational rational polynomial functions and
Definition expressions. expression. q(x) is not the zero
function.
RATIONAL FUNCTION

A rational function is a function of the form ,

where p(x) and q(x) are polynomial function


and q(x) is not the zero function
EXAMPLE:
RATIONAL EQUATION

An equation involving rational


expressions.
EXAMPLE:
RATIONAL INEQUALITY

An inequality involving rational


expressions.
EXAMPLE:
SOLVING RATIONAL EQUATIONS AND
INEQUALITIES
Procedure for Solving Rational Equations:

(a) Eliminate denominators by


multiplying each term of the equation
by the least common denominator. (b) Note that eliminating denominators may
introduce extraneous solutions. Check the
solutions of the transformed equations with
the original equation.
EXAMPLE:
1.Solve for the value of x: =
Solution:

Get the LCD of 5,4 and 2. LCD:20


Multiply both sides by the LCD, 20

Apply the Distributive Property then simplify .

Subtract 4x from both sides

Divide both sides by 6.


Procedure for Solving Rational Inequalities:
a) Rewrite the inequality as a single rational expression on one side of the
inequality symbol and 0 on the other side.
b) Determine over what intervals the rational expression takes on positive and
negative values.
i. Locate the x values for which the rational expression is zero or
undefined (factoring the numerator and denominator is a useful strategy).
ii. Mark the numbers found in (i) on a number line. Use a shaded circle to
indicate that the value is included in the solution set, and a hollow circle to
indicate that the value is excluded. These numbers partition the number
line into intervals.
iii. Select a test point within the interior of each interval in (ii). The sign of the
rational expression at this point is also the sign of the rational expression
at each interior point in the aforementioned interval. iv. Summarize the
intervals containing the solutions.
INTERVAL SET NOTATIONS:

An inequality may have infinitely many


solutions. The set of all solutions can be
expressed using set notation or interval
notation. These notations are presented in
the table below:
EXAMPLE:
1. Solve for the value of x:
Solution:
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