MATHEMATICS 8 QUARTER 1 Week 4

NAME: ____________________________________ GR & SEC: _____________________

Competencies:
The learner performs operations on rational algebraic expressions (M8AL-Ic-d-1) and solves
problems involving rational algebraic expressions (M8AL-Id-2).

Expectations
This module is designed to help you in performing operations on rational algebraic
expressions and solving problems involving rational algebraic expressions.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. multiply, divide, add, and subtract rational algebraic expressions;

2. simplify complex fractions; and

3. solve problems involving rational algebraic expressions.

Pre-test
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
3𝑎 12𝑏2
1. What is the product of 4𝑏5
and 9𝑎
?
1 𝑏3 3
A. 𝑏 3 B. 𝑏3
C. 4
D. 𝑏3
𝑝 𝑝
2. Divide: 2𝑝+1
÷ 3𝑝+1.
3𝑝−1 3𝑝+1 3𝑝+1 3𝑝−1
A. 2𝑝+1
B.2𝑝+1 C. 2𝑝−1
D. 2𝑝−1
5ℎ 1
3. Solve. 2 + 3ℎ
5ℎ+1 15ℎ 2 +2 5ℎ+1 5ℎ 2 +2
A. 6 B. 6ℎ
C. 5ℎ
D. 6ℎ 2
4 𝑘
4. Find the difference between (𝑘+3)(4−𝑘)
and (𝑘+3)(4−𝑘)
.
𝑘−4 4−𝑘 1 1
A. B. C. D.
𝑘+3 𝑘+3 4−𝑘 𝑘+3
5. A master painter can paint the room in 5 hours, while his apprentice can do the same job
in 7 hours. In how many hours will they paint the room if they work together?
12 9 11 1
A. 1 ℎ𝑟𝑠 B. 2 ℎ𝑟𝑠 C. 2 ℎ𝑟𝑠 D. 3 ℎ𝑟𝑠
13 10 12 12

Looking Back at your Lesson

From your previous lesson, you have learned how to simplify rational algebraic expressions.
In simplifying rational algebraic expressions, we factor the numerator and denominator completely
and cancel all common factors and multiply the remaining factors.
To perform fundamental operations of rational algebraic expressions, we will use these
concepts of factoring polynomials while applying the rules in multiplying, dividing, adding and
subtracting fractions.
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 Operations on Fractions
6 30 2∙3 2∙3∙5 2 Remove the common factor then
Multiplication • 18 = • =
15 3∙5 2∙3∙3 3 multiply.
8 4 8 3 2∙2∙2 3 1 Multiply the dividend by the reciprocal
Division ÷ 3 = 12 • 4 = 2∙2∙3 • 2∙2 = 2
12 of the divisor. Simplify
Addition of similar 1 2 1+2 3 Add the numerator then copy the
+4= =4
fractions 4 4 common denominator
1 1 1 3
+ 3 = 5 (3) + 3 (5)
1 5 Find the LCD then express the fractions
Addition of 5
as similar. Add the numerator then
dissimilar fractions 3 5
= 15 + 15 = 15
8
copy the common denominator
Subtraction of 5 4 5−4 1 Subtract the numerator and copy the
−3 = =
similar fractions 3 3 3 common denominator.

Introduction to the Topic

Lesson 1: Operations on Rational Algebraic Expressions

This chapter focused on how to perform the four fundamental operations on rational
algebraic expressions together with solving problems involving these expressions.
When dealing with numbers, we usually start with the operation of addition and subtraction
before multiplication and division. But, when dealing with fractions and rational algebraic
expressions, we start with multiplication followed by division because simplifying and cancellation
of common factors are easier than finding the least common denominator of rational expressions
with dissimilar denominators when we add or subtract.
A. Multiplying Rational Algebraic Expressions

The product of two rational expressions is the product of the numerators divided by the
a c ac
product of the denominators. In symbols, b • d = bd , b ≠ 0 and d ≠ 0.

To multiply rational algebraic expressions, we follow the same process in multiplying

fractions. We can find the product by multiplying the numerators together and multiplying the
denominators together then reduce the product to lowest term.
3 2𝑦
Example 1. Multiply 𝑦2
by 9
3 2𝑦 6𝑦
𝑦2
• 9
= 9𝑦 2
Multiply the numerators, then the denominators..
2∙3∙𝑦
= 3∙3∙𝑦∙𝑦
Find prime factors of the numerator and denominators
2∙3∙𝑦
= Cancel out common factors.
3∙3∙𝑦∙𝑦

2
= 3𝑦
Multiply the remaining factors.

In another method, we can also start with factoring any terms that can be factored,
then cancelling out any common factors and simplify the expression.
𝑥+2 10𝑥 2
Example 2. What is the product of 15
and 2𝑥+4 ?
𝑥+2 10𝑥 2 𝑥+2 5∙2∙𝑥∙𝑥
15
• 2𝑥+4 = •
5∙3 2(𝑥+2)
Factor the numerators and denominators.
𝑥+2 5∙2∙𝑥∙𝑥
= •
5∙3 2(𝑥+2)
Cancel out common factors.
𝑥2
= 3
Simplify.
𝑥 2 −6𝑥+9 𝑥 2 +6𝑥+8
Example 3. Find the product of 2
𝑥 −4
and 𝑥 2 +𝑥−12
.
𝑥 2 −6𝑥+9 𝑥 2 +6𝑥+8 (𝑥−3)(𝑥−3) (𝑥+2)(𝑥+4)
𝑥 2 −4
• 𝑥 2 +𝑥−12 = (𝑥+2)(𝑥−2)
• (𝑥−3)(𝑥+4)
Factor the numerators and denominators.

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 (𝑥−3)(𝑥−3) (𝑥+2)(𝑥+4)
= •
(𝑥+2)(𝑥−2) (𝑥−3)(𝑥+4)
Cancel out common binomials in the numerators
and denominators.
𝑥−3
= 𝑥−2
Simplify.

B. Dividing Rational Algebraic Expressions

The quotient of two rational algebraic expressions is the product of the dividend and the
a c a d ad
reciprocal of the divisor. In symbols, ÷ = • = ,b ≠ 0, c ≠ 0, d ≠ 0
b d b c bc

To divide rational algebraic expressions, keep the first rational, which is the dividend, and
rewrite the other (divisor) by its reciprocal. Change the operation to multiplication, and then express
the answer in simplest form.

To find the reciprocal or the multiplicative inverse of a rational, we simply put the numerator
in the denominator and the denominator in the numerator.
5 3
Example 1. Divide 𝑏
by 𝑐
5 3 5 𝑐
÷𝑐 = 𝑏•3 Get the reciprocal of the divisor.
𝑏
5𝑐
= Multiply the numerators and denominators.
3𝑏
12 6𝑥
Example 2. Find the quotient ÷ 𝑥−5
𝑥+5
12 6𝑥 12 𝑥−5
÷ 𝑥−5 = • Get the reciprocal of the divisor.
𝑥+5 𝑥+5 6𝑥

12(𝑥−5)
= (𝑥+5)(6𝑥)
Multiply the numerators and denominators.
(2)(6)(𝑥−5)
= (𝑥+5)(6)(𝑥)
Factor all expressions completely and then cancel out
common factors.
2𝑥−10
= 𝑥 2 +5𝑥
Simplify.

𝑥 2 −9 𝑥 2 +6𝑥+9
Example 3. Divide 6𝑥−9
and 2𝑥−3
.

𝑥 2 −9 𝑥 2 +6𝑥+9 𝑥 2 −9 2𝑥−3
6𝑥−9
÷ 2𝑥−3 = •
6𝑥−9 𝑥 2 +6𝑥+9
Get the reciprocal of the divisor.

(𝑥−3)(𝑥+3) 2𝑥−3
= 3(2𝑥−3)
• (𝑥+3)(𝑥+3) Factor all expressions completely.
(𝑥−3)(𝑥+3) 2𝑥−3
= 3(2𝑥−3) • (𝑥+3)(𝑥+3) Cancel out common factors.
𝑥−3
= 3𝑥+9 Simplify.

C. Adding Rational Algebraic Expressions

If rational expressions have the same denominators, the sum is defined as

a c a+c
+ = , b ≠ 0. To add fractions with common denominators, we add the numerators and keep
b b b
the same denominator. Then, simplify the sum.
2𝑥 5x
Example 1. Add 3
and 3 .
2𝑥 5𝑥 2𝑥+5𝑥
+ = Add the numerator and copy the common denominator.
3 3 3
7𝑥
= Simplify.
3
2 𝑥+3
Example 2. Find the sum of 𝑥−3
and 𝑥−3.
2 𝑥+3 2 +(𝑥 + 3)
𝑥−3
+ 𝑥−3 = 𝑥−3
Add the numerator and copy the common denominator
𝑥+5
= 𝑥−3
Combine similar terms.

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 𝑥 𝑦
Example 3. Add 𝑥 2 −𝑦 2
and 𝑥 2 −𝑦 2
.
𝑥 𝑦 𝑥+𝑦
𝑥 2 −𝑦 2
+ 𝑥 2 −𝑦2 = 𝑥 2 −𝑦2
Add the numerators and copy the denominator

𝑥+𝑦
= (𝑥+𝑦)(𝑥−𝑦)
Factor the denominator x 2 − y 2 = (x + y)(x − y)

1
= Cancel out the common factor
𝑥−𝑦

In the next example, notice that there are unlike denominators, but when we observe closely
5 − 𝑥 is just an additive inverse of 𝑥 − 5. That is, 5 − 𝑥 = −1(5 − 𝑥).

𝑥 𝑥+4
Example 4. Find the sum of 𝑥−5
and 5−𝑥
.
𝑥 4 𝑥 4 −1
𝑥−5
+ 5−𝑥 = 𝑥−5
+ 5−𝑥 • −1
Find the additive inverse of the denominator
−1
by multiplying by 1, using −1
.
𝑥 −4
= 𝑥−5
+ 𝑥−5 Rewrite the rational expressions as similar fractions.
𝑥−4
= 𝑥−5
Add the numerators and copy the common denominator.

Meanwhile, if rational expressions have different denominators, then their sum is defined as
a c ad+bc
+ = either 𝑏 ≠ 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑 ≠ 0. To add such fractions, we need to find the least common
b d bd
denominator (LCD). It is the least common multiple of the denominators of the fraction.
2 3
Example 1. Add 3𝑎
+ 𝑎.
2 3 2 3 3
3𝑎
+ 𝑎
= 3𝑎
+ 𝑎 (3) Find the LCD.

2 9 3 3
= 3𝑎
+ 3𝑎
Multiply 𝑎
with (3) to make the denominator the same.
11
= 3𝑎
Simplify.

4 3
Example 2. Combine and .
𝑥+3 𝑥−3
4 3 4 𝑥−3 3 𝑥+3
𝑥+3
+ 𝑥−3 = ( )+
𝑥+3 𝑥−3
( )
𝑥−3 𝑥+3
Multiply the denominators to find the LCD which is
(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 3)
4(𝑥−3) 3(𝑥 + 3)
= (𝑥+3)(𝑥−3)
+ (𝑥−3)(𝑥+3) Rewrite the rational expressions as similar fractions.
4(𝑥−3)+3(𝑥+3)
= (𝑥+3)(𝑥−3)
Add the numerators and copy the common denominator.
4𝑥−12+3𝑥+9
= (𝑥+3)(𝑥−3)
Combine like terms.
7𝑥−3
= (𝑥 2 −9)
Simplify.
𝑦 2
Example 3. Find the sum of 𝑦 2 −𝑦−20
+ 𝑦+4.
To find the LCD, get the factor of 𝑦 − 𝑦 − 20 which is (𝑦 + 4)(𝑦 − 5).
2
𝑦 2 𝑦 2 𝑦−5
+ = + ( ) Get the LCD.
𝑦 2 −𝑦−20 𝑦+4 (𝑦+4)(𝑦−5) 𝑦+4 𝑦−5

𝑦 + 2(𝑦−5)
= (𝑦+4)(𝑦−5)
Add the numerators and copy the common denominator.

𝑦 + 2𝑦−10
= (𝑦+4)(𝑦−5)
Combine like terms.
3𝑦−10
= 𝑦 2 −𝑥−20
Simplify.

D. Subtracting Rational Expressions

If rational expressions have the same denominators, the difference is defined as

a c a−c
b
−b = b , b ≠ 0. In subtracting rational expressions, we can follow the same procedure in addition
of rational expressions except that you subtract instead of add.
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 8𝑥 5𝑥
Example 1. Find the difference 7
− 7
8𝑥 5𝑥 8𝑥−5𝑥
7
− 7
= 7
Subtract the numerator and copy the common denominator
3𝑥
= 7
Combine similar terms
3 4𝑥+5
Example 2. Subtract 2𝑥+1
from 2𝑥+1
3 4𝑥+5
In the given problem, take away2𝑥+1 from 2𝑥+1
.
4𝑥+5 3 4𝑥+5−3
2𝑥+1
− 2𝑥+1 = 2𝑥+1
Subtract the numerator and keeping the denominator
4𝑥+2
= 2𝑥+1
Combine similar terms

2(2𝑥+1)
= 2𝑥+1
Cancel out the common factor

=2 Simplify.
8 2𝑥+1
Example 3. Subtract −
𝑥+7 𝑥+7
8 2𝑥+1 8−(2𝑥+1)
− = Subtract the numerator and copy the common denominator.
𝑥+7 𝑥+7 𝑥+7
8−2𝑥−1
= 𝑥+7 Change the sign of the subtrahend
−2𝑥+7
= 𝑥+7 Combine similar terms

If rational expressions have different denominators, then their difference is defined as

a c ad−bc
− = , 𝑒𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑏 ≠ 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑑 ≠ 0 that means we are going to find the least common denominator,
b d bd
then, express the fractions as similar before subtracting the numerators.
3𝑚 𝑛
Example 1. Find the difference of 𝑎𝑛𝑑 .
2 5
Find the LCD by multiplying the denominator. Hence the LCD is 10
3𝑚 𝑛
3𝑚 5 𝑛 2
2
− =
( ) − 5 (2)
5
2 5
Get the LCD.
15𝑚 2𝑛
= 10 − 10 Rewrite the rational expressions as similar fractions.
15𝑚−2𝑛
= 10 Subtract the numerator.
2 1
Example 2. Subtract and .
𝑥+1 𝑥−1
2 1 2 𝑥−1 1 𝑥+1
𝑥+1
− 𝑥−1 = 𝑥+1 (𝑥−1) − 𝑥−5 (𝑥+1) Get the LCD.
2(𝑥−1) 1 (𝑥−1)
= (𝑥+1)(𝑥−1) − (𝑥−5)(𝑥+1) Rewrite the rational expressions as similar fractions.
2(𝑥−1)−1(𝑥+1)
= Apply distributive property.
(𝑥+1)(𝑥−1)
2𝑥−2−𝑥−1
= (𝑥+1)(𝑥−1) Combine similar terms.
𝑥−3
= 𝑥 2 −1 Simplify.

3 2
Example 3. Perform the indicated operation − 2 .
𝑥 2 −4 𝑥 −5𝑥+6
To find the LCD, get the factor of the denominator, and take the product of each different
factors. Since 𝑥 2 − 4 is a difference of two squares, its factors are the product of the sum and
difference of two terms, that is 𝑥 2 − 4 = (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2). While 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6 is a general trinomial whose
factors are (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 − 3). As we take one among the common factors, the LCD will be (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 −
2)(𝑥 − 3).
3 2 3 2
𝑥 2 −4
− 𝑥 2 −5𝑥+6 = (𝑥+2)(𝑥−2)
− (𝑥−2)(𝑥−3) Get the factors of the denominators.
3 𝑥−3 2 𝑥+1
= ( ) − (𝑥−2)(𝑥−3) (𝑥+1) Get the LCD.
(𝑥+1)(𝑥−2) 𝑥−3
3(𝑥−3)−2(𝑥+1)
= (𝑥+1)(𝑥−2)(𝑥−3)
Apply distributive property.
3𝑥− 9−2𝑥−2
= (𝑥+1)(𝑥−2)(𝑥−3)
Combine similar terms.
𝑥−11
= Simplify.
(𝑥+1)(𝑥−2)(𝑥−3)

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 Lesson 2: Problems Involving Rational Algebraic Expressions

This lesson focused on the application of the four fundamental operations on rational
expressions in problem solving. The application will involve real-life situations that can be
expressed using rational expressions.
Example 1: Twice a number added to 10 times its reciprocal is 21. Find the number.
Representation: Let x = the number
Twice a number added to 10 times its reciprocal is 21
reciprocal
2x + 1
10 • 𝑥 = 21
10
Equation: 2x + x = 21
Solution:
10
2x(x) + x
(x) = 21(x) Multiply each term by the LCD (x).
2
2x + 10 = 21x Simplify.
2
2x − 21x + 10 = 0 Rewrite in standard form
(2x − 1)(x − 10) = 0 Get the factors.
(2x − 1) (x − 10) = 0 Equate each factor to 0.
2x − 1 = 0 x − 10 = 0 Solve for x
2x = 1 x = 10
1 Answer: The possible solutions are ½ and 10.
x =2
Example 2: Larry can paint their house in in 6 hours and Nelson can do the same work
in 4 hours. If they work together, how many hours will it take them to paint the house?
Representation: Let x = the number of hours they work together

Amount of work Larry + Amount of work Nelson = Amount of work they can do
can do in an hour can do in an hour working together in 1 hour
1 1 1
+ =
6 4 𝑥
1 1 1
Equation: 6
+ 4
= 𝑥
The LCD is 12x.
Solution:
1 1
(12𝑥) + (12𝑥) =
1
(12𝑥) Answer:
6 4 𝑥
Therefore, if they work together, they can paint the
2𝑥 + 3𝑥 = 12 12 2
house in hours or 2 hours or 2 hours and 24
5𝑥 = 12 5 5
minutes. The value of this problem is that
12 cooperation is the key to success.
𝑥= 5
Example 3: Using pipe A, a pool can be filled with water in 3 hours. Pipe B can drain the pool in 5
hours. If both pipes were accidentally left open, how long would it take to fill the pool?
Representation: Let x = the number of hours it will take to fill the pool
1 1 1
Equation: 3
− 5
= 𝑥
Solution:
1 1 1
(15x) − (15x) = (15x) Answer:
3 5 x
5𝑥 − 3𝑥 = 15 Therefore, if both pipes were open, it will take 7½
2𝑥 = 15 hours to fill the pool.
1
𝑥= 7
2

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 Activities

Activity 1.1 Ask me!

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said:
“If you wish a wise answer, you must put a __________ question….”
To complete the statement, multiply each rational expression. Write the letter of the correct
answer in each box that contains the exercise number.
𝑥2 3 𝑥2 −4 𝑥−2
1. • 5. • R I A N T A O L
15 𝑥 2𝑥−4 𝑥+2
𝑥 𝑥 2 3 x−2 𝑥−1 x+1 2
3𝑥 𝑦2 3x−4 x−1 2𝑦 2 −𝑥−1 x−5
2. • 6. • 5 5 x
𝑦3 6 x+1 4−3x

2𝑧 𝑥+2 x2 +4x+3 x+4

3. • 7. •
5𝑥+10 𝑧 x2 −x−20 x+3

𝑥+5 2𝑦 𝑥2 −25 3𝑥−9

4. • 8. • 2 6 5 1 7 8 3 4
𝑦 𝑥2 +5𝑥 𝑥−5 𝑥2 +2𝑥−15

Activity 1.2 See the connection!

Write the letter that corresponds to the quotient of each rational expression to find the
answer below.
3 2 𝑦 𝑦 2𝑥+2𝑦 𝑥 2 −𝑦 2 𝑚2 −9 𝑚+3
C 𝑥
÷𝑥 E 2𝑥+1
÷ 3𝑥−1 R 𝑦2
÷ 4𝑦 3
A 2𝑚−6
÷ 10
𝑦 2𝑥 3𝑥+15 𝑥+5 𝑥 2 +𝑥−20 2𝑥+10
P ÷ C ÷ I ÷
4 8 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥−4 𝑥−5
4𝑥 6𝑦 2𝑥−1 6𝑥−3 𝑥 2 +6𝑥+8 𝑥 2 +𝑥−2
O ÷ R ÷ L ÷ 2
𝑥2𝑦 3𝑥 7 14 2
𝑥 +7𝑥+12 𝑥 +2𝑥−3
𝒂 𝒃
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐨 ?
𝒃 𝒂

2 3𝑥 − 1 3 x−5 y 8y 2
3 5 1
3 2𝑥 + 1 2 2 x x−y 𝑦2

Activity 1.3 Recognize me!

What do you call the line that separates the numerator
𝒙
and the denominator in a fraction?
𝒚
To find out the answer to the trivia question, add the following algebraic expressions. Then
copy the letter corresponding to the sum. Write it on the blank above the answer.
4 2 3 5
1. 3𝑦
+ 3𝑦 L 5. 𝑥
+ 2𝑥 C
2𝑥 5 3 4
2. 𝑥−2
+ 𝑥−2 M 6. 2
+𝑥 V
4𝑦 12 1 1
3. 𝑦+3
+ 𝑦+3 I 7. 𝑥+1
+𝑥 N
𝑥 2 −10𝑥 25 3𝑥 2
4. 𝑥−5
+ 𝑥−5 U 8. 𝑥 2 −𝑦 2
+ 𝑥+𝑦 U

3x + 8 2x + 1 11 2 5𝑥 − 2𝑦 2x + 5
4 x−5
2x x(x + 1) 2x y 𝑥2 − 𝑦2 x−2

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Activity 1.4 Decode me
Find the message by finding the difference in each rational expression in the Question Box.
Then, write the corresponding word of your answer in the Answer Box.
QUESTION BOX:
your with prayer panic worry
9 4 5a 2a 5x − 8 5 2x + 6 x − 2 7 3
− − − − −
2x 2x 7 7 x−9 x−9 x+4 x+4 a b
with replace your and worship
1 x 3 2 3 2 7x + 5 3x 6 3y
− − − − −
x−1 x−1 2 x x−5 x+5 x−6 6−x y+8 y2 + 11y + 24

ANSWER BOX:

3x − 4 5 x+8 3a 5x − 13
2𝑥 2x x+4 7 x−9

10x + 5 x + 25 7b − 3a 1−x 3(y − 6)

x−6 x 2 − 25 ab x−1 (y + 8)(y + 3)

Activity 2.1 Work with me!

Answer the following problems. Show your complete solutions.
1. A number plus 5 times its reciprocal is -6. Find the number.
2. A tank is filled by an intake pipe in 2 hours and emptied by an outlet pipe in 4 hours.
If both pipes are opened, how long will it take to fill the tank?
3. Before the pandemic, Liana can sanitize their guestroom in 45 minutes and Gab, her
brother, can do the same work in 30 minutes. How long will it take them to finish the
same work if they work together?
Remember
The following steps may be followed in performing operations on rational algebraic
expressions:
1. To multiply rational expressions, simply multiply the numerators together and multiply
the denominators together. Then, simplify if possible. If there are terms that can be
factored, factor it first. Reduce to lowest terms by cancelling out factors that are common
to the numerator and denominator.
2. To divide rational expressions, we multiply the first term by the reciprocal of the second,
and then reduce the product to lowest terms.
3. To add or subtract rational expressions having the same denominator, add the
numerators and keep the denominator the same.
4. If the rational expressions do not have the same denominator, find the least common
denominator and create equivalent rational expressions before you perform addition or
subtraction.
Check your Understanding
A. Perform the indicated operations.
7x2 6
1. 3
• x
2y+6 30
2. 10
• 3y+9
2𝑘 2 4𝑘
3. 𝑝3
÷ 𝑝2
𝑤 2 −1 𝑤 2 +𝑤−2
4. ÷
2𝑤−6 3𝑤−9
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 B. Solve each problem.
1. Leni can decorate the room in 4 hours. Her sister Lucy can do the same job in 3
hours. Working together, how long will it take them to finish the job?
2. Find the numerator of a fraction if the denominator is 6 more than the numerator, and
1
the fraction is equal to 3
.
Post-test
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
3𝑎 12𝑏2
1. What is the product of 4𝑏5
and 9𝑎
?
1 𝑏3 3
A. 𝑏 3 B. C. D.
𝑏3 4 𝑏3
𝑝 𝑝
2. Divide: 2𝑝+1
÷ 3𝑝+1.
3𝑝−1 3𝑝+1 3𝑝+1 3𝑝−1
A. 2𝑝+1
B.2𝑝+1 C. 2𝑝−1
D. 2𝑝−1
5ℎ 1
3. Solve. 2 + 3ℎ
5ℎ+1 15ℎ 2 +2 5ℎ+1 5ℎ 2 +2
A. 6 B. 6ℎ
C. 5ℎ
D. 6ℎ 2
4 𝑘
4. Find the difference between (𝑘+3)(4−𝑘)
and (𝑘+3)(4−𝑘)
.
𝑘−4 4−𝑘 1 1
A. 𝑘+3
B. 𝑘+3
C. 4−𝑘
D. 𝑘+3
5. A master painter can paint the room in 5 hours, while his apprentice can do the same job
in 7 hours. In how many hours will they paint the room if they work together?
12 9 11 1
A. 1 ℎ𝑟𝑠 B. 2 ℎ𝑟𝑠 C. 2 ℎ𝑟𝑠 D. 3 ℎ𝑟𝑠
13 10 12 12
Reflection
Write a reflective learning on operations on rational algebraic expressions by answering the
questions inside the box. You may express your answers in a more critical and creative presentation
of your learning. Have fun and enjoy!

Was it easy performing What difficulties have

operations on rational you encountered while
expressions? Why? performing operations
on rational expressions?

____________

What are the things that you

What techniques did you have learned in doing the
use to finish the tasks? How activities?
did you use it?

What part of the lesson did you find

interesting and relevant to your
daily life that you want to share
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