Saint Joseph College
Senior High School Department
Tunga- Tunga, Maasin City,
Southern Leyte 6600
Philippines
General Mathematics
First Semester SY: 2021- 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview................................................................................................................................. …3-4
Pretest....................................................................................................................................... …5
Module Content..................................................................................................................... ...6
General Instructions............................................................................................................ ...6
Lesson 4: Distinguish rational functions, rational equations,
and rational inequalities……………………………………….....7-11
Activity …………………………………………………………...12
What I have Learned……………………………………………13
Assessment………………………………………………………14
Feedback………………………………………………………………………15
References…………………………………………………………………….16
Format for the Answer Sheet………………………………………………...17
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General Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Distinguish rational functions, rational equations, and rational inequalities
Dear learner,
Welcome to Module 6 for General Mathematics!
The expected competencies that you will learn in this module are listed in the Module
Content. You were able to learn how to distinguish rational function, rational equation,
and rational inequality.
This module has been created to provide you with engaging and relevant independent
and guided learning opportunities at your own pace and time. As an active student, you
will be able to process information from learning resources
This module has the following parts:
Pre-test: This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already know about
the lesson to take. If you get all the answers correct (100%), you may decide to skip
this module.
Lesson: In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to you in various ways such
as a story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation. This section
provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
Activities: This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify your
understanding and skills of the topic.
What I Have Learned: This includes questions or blank sentence/paragraph to be
filled in to process what you learned from the lesson.
Assessment: This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in achieving
the learning competency.
You may then start this module. Try to understand every lesson of this module, learn
from the illustrative and solved examples, and do the activities. Take the challenge in
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Assessment. The hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is
capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
For sure, you will enjoy learning how to distinguish rational function, rational equation,
and rational inequality. Do not hesitate to ask help from your teacher if there are
difficulties that you have encountered.
Good Luck!
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PRE TEST
1. It expresses a relationship between two variables (such as x and y), and can be
represented by a table of values or a graph.
A. Rational Function
B. Rational Inequalities
C. Rational Equation
2. An equation involving rational expressions.
A. Rational Function
B. Rational Equation
C. Rational Inequality
3. Determine what type of expression is the given:
A. Rational Function
B. Rational Equation
C. Rational Inequality
D. None of these
4. Determine what type of expression is the given:
A. Rational Function
B. Rational Equation
C. Rational Inequality
D. None of these
5. Determine what type of expression is the given:
A. Rational Function
B. Rational Equation
C. Rational Inequality
D. None of these
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Module Content
In this module, you will learn to:
1. Distinguish rational functions, rational equations, and rational inequalities
General Directions
To help you attain the objectives of this module, you may try following the steps
below.
1. First, read carefully each lesson on this module. Should there be times that you
need to read again parts of the lesson, go ahead!
2. Answer the Pretest before moving on to the other activities included in the
module. It is expected that some parts may be unfamiliar to you as new
lessons will be learned in this module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Do not hesitate to answer all the activities set for you. Your teacher will be glad
to answer your queries
7. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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Lesson Distinguish rational functions, rational equations,
6 and rational inequalities
Review of Rational Expression
A rational expression is an expression that can be written as a ratio of two
polynomials.
Note: A polynomial is a constant or a constant multiplied by variable(s) raised to the
positive integer.
Example of rational expression:
It is rational expression because both numerator and denominator are
polynomials.
It is rational expression because both numerator and
denominator are polynomials.
It is not a rational expression because the numerator is in the
degree of fraction which is not a positive integer.
It is not a rational expression because x in the numerator has the
negative exponent.
It is rational expression because both numerator and
denominator are polynomials.
“Now that you know what is rational expression let us move on to our next topic which is
distinguishing rational equation, rational expression, and rational inequality
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RATIONAL FUNCTION
Example:
(a)
and are rational
expressions
With two variables, x and f(x) or y
With equal sign
(b)
and are rational expressions
With two variables, x and f(x) or y
With equal sign
RATIONAL EQUATION
Example:
(a)
are rational expressions
With one variables, x
With equal sign
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(b)
are rational expressions
With one variables, x
With equal sign
RATIONAL INEQUALITY
Example:
(a)
are rational expressions
With one variables, x
With less than or equal to sign
(b)
are rational expressions
With one variables, x
With greater than sign
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To easily find the difference between the three, observe this table:
Rational Rational Rational
functions equations inequality
Involving
Rational
Expression
No. of Variables Two One One
(e.g. x and y or (e.g. x) (e.g. x)
f(x))
Sign Equal Sign Equal Sign Inequality Sign
(=) (=)
Note: A rational equation or inequality can be solved for all x values that satisfy the
equation or inequality. A rational function expresses a relationship between two
variables (such as x and y) and can be represented by a table of values or a graph.
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So, we have already know what distinguishes Rational Function, Rational
equation and Rational Inequality. So let’s try whether the is a Rational Function,
Rational equation, Rational Inequality or none of these.
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ACTIVITY
Determine whether the given is a rational function, rational equation, a
rational inequality, or none of these.
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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Based on your understanding define the following terms (You may give/provide example to
support your definition.):
1. Rational Expression
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2. Rational Function
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3. Rational Equation
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4. Rational Inequality
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How do you distinguish Rational function, Rational Equation and Rational
Inequality? (3-5 sentences only)
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ASSESSMENT
TEST I. TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is true. If not, Write FALSE
and give the correct answer.
Test ll. Given the following expression, decide whether each is a rational
function, a rational equation and a rational inequality or none of these.
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Feedback (Optional)
1. How was your learning experience with Module?
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2. What is/are your suggestions for the upcoming modules that will make it more
effective for your learning?
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Thank you for cooperation.
Congratulations for completing the
module!
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THIS IS APPLICABLE FOR THE MODULAR LEARNERS
Format for the Answer Sheet
Name:________________________
Strand and Section: ____________________
Subject: _______________________
Topic: ________________________________
Date: __________________________
Pretest
Your Answers
Activity
Your Answers
What I have Learned
Your Answers
Assessment
Your Answers
Feedback (Optional)
Your Answers
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