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Math 102 Chap7

Chapter 7 covers simplifying, multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting rational expressions, as well as identifying vertical and horizontal asymptotes of rational functions. It provides methods for graphing these functions and includes examples of rational expressions and equations involving rational expressions. The chapter concludes with a practical problem involving two individuals working together to complete a task.

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Math 102 Chap7

Chapter 7 covers simplifying, multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting rational expressions, as well as identifying vertical and horizontal asymptotes of rational functions. It provides methods for graphing these functions and includes examples of rational expressions and equations involving rational expressions. The chapter concludes with a practical problem involving two individuals working together to complete a task.

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and EQUATIONS

Chapter 7
7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions
7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions

Simplify the expression: 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝟗𝒙 − 𝟏𝟖


𝟒𝒙𝟐 + 𝟖𝒙 − 𝟐𝟏
Solution:
2x2 + 9x − 18 (2x − 3)(x + 6)
2
=
4x + 8x − 21 (2x − 3)(2x + 7)

(x + 6)
=
2x + 7)
7.1 Simplifying Rational Expressions

Simplify the expression: 𝟒𝒂𝟐𝒃 − 𝟏𝟐𝒂𝒃𝟐


𝟏𝟖𝒂𝒃

Simplify the expression: 𝐱𝐲 − 𝟑𝐱 − 𝟒𝐲 + 𝟏𝟐


𝐲 − 𝟓𝐲 + 𝟔
7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

Note:
b≠0
Y≠0
7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
7.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
7.4 Complex fractions
7.4 Complex fractions
7.5 Rational Functions and Its Graph
Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes
A vertical asymptote (VA) of a function is an imaginary vertical line to which its
graph appears to be very close but never touch. It is of the form x = some number.
So to find the vertical asymptotes of a rational function:
•Simplify the function first to cancel all common factors
(if any).
•Set the denominator = 0 and solve for (x)

Find the vertical asymptotes of the function f(x) = (x2 + 5x + 6) / (x2 + x - 2).
7.5 Rational Functions and Its Graph
Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes
A horizontal asymptote (HA) of a function is an imaginary horizontal line to which its
graph appears to be very close but never touch. It is of the form y = some number.
Easy way to find the horizontal asymptote of a rational function is using
the degrees of the numerator (N) and denominators (D).
•If N < D, then there is a HA at y = 0.
•If N > D, then there is no HA.
•If N = D, then the HA is y = ratio of the leading coefficients.

Find the horizontal asymptotes of the function f(x) = (x2 + 5x + 6) / (x2 + x - 2).
7.5 Rational Functions and Its Graph
Graphing Rational Functions
Here are the steps for graphing a rational function:

• Identify and draw the vertical asymptote using a dotted line.


• Identify and draw the horizontal asymptote using a dotted line.
• Find x-intercept (by using y = 0) and y-intercept (by x = 0) and plot them.
• Draw a table of two columns x and y and place the x-intercepts and vertical
asymptotes in the table. Then take some random numbers in the x-column on either
side of each of the x-intercepts and vertical asymptotes.
• Compute the corresponding y-values by substituting each of them in the function.
• Plot all points from the table and join them curves without touching the asymptotes.

Graph the rational function f(x) = (x2 + 5x + 6) / (x2 + x - 2)


7.5 Rational Functions and Its Graph
Graphing Rational Functions
7.5 Equation Involving Rational Expressions

Lisa and Mike are painting a fence together. If Lisa paints alone, she can
finish the job in x hours. If Mike paints alone, he takes x+1 hours.
Working together, they can complete the fence in 5 hours. How long
would it take each of them to paint the fence alone?

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