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Lesson 6 - Solving Rational Inequalities

This document provides instruction on solving rational inequalities both algebraically and graphically. It includes examples of solving rational inequalities algebraically and verifying the solutions graphically. It also provides a word problem about determining the break-even point and production levels required for positive average profit given revenue and cost functions for a new product. Students are directed to practice similar problems from their textbook.

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Lesson 6 - Solving Rational Inequalities

This document provides instruction on solving rational inequalities both algebraically and graphically. It includes examples of solving rational inequalities algebraically and verifying the solutions graphically. It also provides a word problem about determining the break-even point and production levels required for positive average profit given revenue and cost functions for a new product. Students are directed to practice similar problems from their textbook.

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Unit 3: Rational Functions Date: ___________________

Solving Rational Inequalities Graphically or Algebraically


L.G.: “I can solve a rational inequality both algebraically and by graphing.”

1
Minds On: Solve x
x
1
a) Graphing: let f ( x) x and g ( x)
x

b) Algebraically Note of Caution: Why can we not simply multiply by the LCD?
Try it!

Method I: Making RHS equal to zero and simplifying Method II: A neat approach ….

Practice: p295# 1, 3,4cd, 5aef, 6bdf, 9,11


Unit 3: Rational Functions Date: ___________________
Examples: Solve the following rational inequalities algebraically. Verify graphically
3 4 x 3x x2 x
a) b) c)
x 2 x x 2 2x 4 x 1 x 1

Average Profit: The estimate revenue and cost functions for the development of a new product are given by
R( x) 2 x 2 8 x and C ( x) 3x 2 , where x is the number of items in thousands.
a) Determine the break-even point for production.

P( x)
b) The average profit function is AP( x) . What production levels are required for AP(x) >0?
x

Practice: p295# 1, 3,4cd, 5aef, 6bdf, 9,11

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