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Rational Equation and Inequalities Calculus 1

The document discusses rational equations and inequalities. It defines rational equations as equations containing at least one fraction with polynomial terms in the numerator and denominator. It provides steps to solve rational equations by factoring denominators, finding the lowest common denominator, and solving the resulting equation. It also defines inequalities and provides steps to solve them by writing as an equation, solving for values, representing values on a number line, identifying intervals, checking intervals in the original inequality, and determining solution intervals. It notes graphing conventions for inequalities such as using closed or open circles and drawing lines left or right based on < or >.

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Rational Equation and Inequalities Calculus 1

The document discusses rational equations and inequalities. It defines rational equations as equations containing at least one fraction with polynomial terms in the numerator and denominator. It provides steps to solve rational equations by factoring denominators, finding the lowest common denominator, and solving the resulting equation. It also defines inequalities and provides steps to solve them by writing as an equation, solving for values, representing values on a number line, identifying intervals, checking intervals in the original inequality, and determining solution intervals. It notes graphing conventions for inequalities such as using closed or open circles and drawing lines left or right based on < or >.

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RATIONAL EQUATION

What is a Rational Equation?


A rational equation is a mathematical sentence that establishes an equivalent
relationship between two expressions where one or more of their terms are rational
expressions. The rational equation definition states that a rational equation has two sides, and
both sides have rational expression terms. A rational equation is an equation containing at
least one fraction whose numerator and denominator are polynomials, Q(x)/P(x). These
fractions may be on one or both sides of the equation. A common way to solve these
equations is to reduce the fractions to a common denominator and then solve the equality of
the numerators.

How to: Solve a Rational Equation.


1. Factor all denominators to determine the LCD. Note the restrictions to x. These are the
values of x that make the denominator zero. They are values that x can't be because a fraction
with a zero denominator is undefined.
2. Multiply both sides of the equal sign by the LCD. Every term in the equation is multiplied
by the LCD. This results in the fractions getting "cleared" from the equation.
3. Solve the resulting equation.
4. Check for extraneous solutions. Check each solution to confirm the value does not make
the denominator in the original equation equal to zero. If a solution is found to make a
denominator in the original equation zero, it must be rejected as a solution.

Example 1: Example 2:

Example 3:
What is an Inequality?
Inequalities are the mathematical expressions in which both sides are not equal. In
inequality, unlike in equations, we compare two values. The equal sign in between is replaced
by less than (or less than or equal to), greater than (or greater than or equal to), or not equal to
sign.

Solving Inequalities: Here are the steps for solving inequalities;


Step - 1: Write the inequality as an equation.
Step - 2: Solve the equation for one or more values.
Step - 3: Represent all the values on the number line.
Step - 4: Also, represent all excluded values on the number line using open circles.
Step - 5: Identify the intervals.
Step - 6: Take a random number from each interval, substitute it in the inequality and check
whether the inequality is satisfied.
Step - 7: Intervals that are satisfied are the solutions.

Example 1:
=2x + 3 > 3x + 4
=Subtracting 3x and 3 from both sides,
= 2x - 3x > 4 - 3 -x > 1
=Multiplying both sides by -1 x < -1

Graphing Inequalities
• While graphing inequalities, we have to keep the following things in mind.
• If the endpoint is included (i.e., in case of ≤ or ≥) use a closed circle.
• If the endpoint is NOT included (i.e., in case of < or >), use an open circle.
• Use open circle at either ∞ or -∞.
• Draw a line from the endpoint that extends to the right side if the variable is greater than the
number.
• Draw a line from the endpoint that extends to the left side if the variable is lesser than the
number.

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