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A rational expression is a ratio of two polynomials, which can involve variables in the numerator, denominator, or both. Rational equations and inequalities involve rational expressions and can be solved for variable values. The document provides examples and practice exercises to identify and classify rational expressions, equations, and inequalities.

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Rational

A rational expression is a ratio of two polynomials, which can involve variables in the numerator, denominator, or both. Rational equations and inequalities involve rational expressions and can be solved for variable values. The document provides examples and practice exercises to identify and classify rational expressions, equations, and inequalities.

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RATIONAL EXPRESSION

A rational expression is an expression that can be written as a ratio of two polynomials. A


rational expression can be described as a function where either the numerator, denominator, or
both have a variable on it.

EXAMPLES
2
x
2
x +2 x+ 3
x+ 1
5
x−3

Identify the following algebraic expression if they are rational or not.


−2
x −5
3 Not a Rational Expression since the numerator is not a polynomial.
x −1
1
1
x +2 The expression is equal to so it is a rational expression.
( x +2)(x−2)
x−2

RATIONAL EQUATION

An equation involving rational expressions.

Example:
5 3 1
− =
x 2x 5

RATIONAL INEQUALITY

An inequality involving rational expressions.

Example:
5 2
≤
x−3 x

RATIONAL FUNCTION

p(x )
A function of the form f ( x )= where p(x) and q(x) are polynomial functions and q(x) is not
q (x)
equal to zero function (i.e. q(x)≠ 0).
2
x + 2 x +3
f ( x )=
x +1
f ( x )= y

RATIONAL FUNCTIONS, EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES

A rational equation or inequality can be solved for all x values that satisfy the equation or
inequality. A rational function expresses a relationship betweem two variables (such as x and y),
and can be represented by a table of values or a graph.

PRACTICE EXERCISES

Determine whether the given is a rational function, a rational equation, a rational inequality or
none of these.
2+ x
1. =8 RATIONAL EQUATION
x−1

2. x > √ x+2 NONE OF THESE


x +3
3. f ( x )=6− 2 RATIONAL FUNCTION
x −5
7
4. 2 x ≥ RATIONAL INEQUALITY
x+4
x 4
5. = RATIONAL EQUATION
2 x +9 x3

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