Module 2-Lesson 3
Module 2-Lesson 3
I. Learning Outcomes:
In the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
1. construct an equation with t as the variable;
2. find the solution set for each rational inequality;
3. provide solutions and non-solutions for rational equations;
4. graph the solution set on the number line.
II. Pre-Assessment:
Fill in the blanks to make each statement true.
1. If the product of two numbers is 1, the numbers are called, ________.
1 4
2. To clear the equation + =6 of fractions, we multiply both sides by _______.
a b
3. To clear an equation of fractions, we multiply both sides of the equation by the
_______ of the fractions.
a a
4. To clear the equation − =5 of fractions, we multiply both sides by
a−3 a−2
____.
2 1
5. To solve the equation +2= , we multiply each side by _________.
x−2 x +2
Rational
Rational
Equations
Equations
Rational
Rational
Inequality
Inequality
Techniques in Solving
The figure above shows that Rational equations and inequalities can be solved by using different
and systematic techniques.
Instructions: The following are some rational equations. Use any strategies you
could try to solve it.
x+1 5 5 5 7 2 −5
(a) =10 (b) − = (c) + =
2x x 6 3 x 9 3x
Instructions: Below are some inequalities. Provide as many solutions and non-
solutions as you can. This lesson provides systematic techniques to solve rational
equations and inequalities, and problems involving rational equations and
inequalities.
x+1 5 5 5 7 2 −5
(b) ≤10 (b) − ≤ (c) + ≥
2x x 6 3 x 9 3x
QUESTIONS
How did you solve the equations and inequalities give above? What are the steps that
you have made?
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Seatwork 1. You have 6 liters of a pineapple juice blend that is 50% pineapple juice.
How many liters of pure pineapple juice needs to be added to make a blend that is
75% pineapple juice?
Hint: If x is the amount of pure pineapple juice to be added, the percentage can be
3+ x
written as .
6+ x
Seatwork 2. Two ships travel from Dumaguete to Cgayan de Oro differ in average
speed by 10 kph. The slower ship takes 3 hours longer to travel a 240 kilometer
route than for the faster ship to travel a 200 kilometer route. Find the speed of the
slower ship.
Hint: Construct an equation with time t as the variable.
Instructions: Find the solution set for each rational inequality below. Graph the
solution set on the number line.
( x+3 )( x−2 )
(a) ≥0
( x+ 2 )( x−1 )
( x+ 4 ) ( x−3 )
(b) ≥0
( x−2 ) ( x 2 +2 )
x+1
(c) ≤2
x+3
x−2
(d) 2
<0
x −3 x −10
V. Topic Summary:
In this lesson, you have learned the following:
Rational expression can be written in the form A/B where A and B are
polynomials and B is not equal to zero.
A rational inequality is composed of rational expressions combined
with ¿ ,<, ≥∨≤ sign.
VI. Post-Assessment:
Fill in the blanks to make each statement true.
6. If the product of two numbers is 1, the numbers are called, ________.
1 4
7. To clear the equation + =6 of fractions, we multiply both sides by _______.
a b
8. To clear an equation of fractions, we multiply both sides of the equation by the
_______ of the fractions.
a a
9. To clear the equation − =5 of fractions, we multiply both sides by
a−3 a−2
____.
2 1
10. To solve the equation +2= , we multiply each side by _________.
x−2 x +2
VII. References:
Oronce, Orlando A. GENERAL MATHEMATICS. Rex Book Store,
Inc. 2016