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Simplifying Rational Expressions Guide

This document outlines the curriculum for Quarter 1 Mathematics 8 at St. Gabriel the Archangel High School, focusing on rational expressions, their simplification, and understanding key concepts. It includes definitions, examples, and exercises for students to practice identifying when rational expressions are undefined and simplifying them. Additionally, a video resource is provided for further learning on the topic.

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Simplifying Rational Expressions Guide

This document outlines the curriculum for Quarter 1 Mathematics 8 at St. Gabriel the Archangel High School, focusing on rational expressions, their simplification, and understanding key concepts. It includes definitions, examples, and exercises for students to practice identifying when rational expressions are undefined and simplifying them. Additionally, a video resource is provided for further learning on the topic.

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ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL HIGH SCHOOL, INC.

San Gabriel, La Union


“A Seed by Love for All, Dedication to the Community and Commitment to the Child’’
SCHOOL ID: 400121 SCHOOL ESC ID:0100071

Name:_______________________________
_ QUARTER 1 MATHEMATICS 8
Section:___________________

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of


factors of polynomials, rational algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities
in two variables, systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables and linear
function.
Learning Competencies: The learner
i. Illustrates rational algebraic expressions;
ii. Simplifies rational algebraic expressions;
CHAPTER 2: RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS
LESSON 1: SIMPLIFYING RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS
A rational expression is defined as a ratio of two polynomials P and Q, written in
P
the form , where Q ≠ 0.
Q
The restriction that Q or the denominator cannot be equal to 0 means that any
number or expressions divided by 0 is undefined.

EXAMPLE 1:
5x
1. For what values of x is undefined?
2−x
y +2
2. For what values of y is undefined?
y+ 7
SOLUTION:
To find the restricted value of the rational expression, solve the equation Q=0.
1. Since 2−x =0 , then x=[Link], the expression is undefined when x=2.
5x 5x 5x
= = =undefined
2−x 2−2 0
2. Since y +7=0 , then y=−7. Therefore, the expression is undefined when y=−7.
y +2 y +2 y +2
= = =undefined
y+ 7 −7+7 0
EXERCISE 1:
Determine the value of x that will make the rational expression undefined.
2
1) x+7
4
2) x
2
3) x−1
x+1
4) x+5
9x
5)
x−2
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS
For polynomials P, Q, and R, when Q ≠ 0 and R ≠ 0.
P P.R
=
Q Q.R

Example 2: Simplify the following rational expressions.


Factor the numerator and the denominator, then cancel out common factors.
12 4 (3 ) 4
1) 9 x = 3 ( 3 x ) = 3 x
5 2 5−3 2
u v u u
2) u3 v 4 = v 4−2 = v 2 NOTE: Kung saan nakalagay ang term na may mas
malaking exponent, doon ilalagay ang sagot.
15 n
2
5 n (3 n)
3n
3) 20 n = 5 n ( 4 ) = 4
( m+ 4 )( 2−m ) m+4
4) ( 2−m )( m+1 ) = m+1
2
8 w ( 5+w ) ( 4 w ) ( 2 w ) ( 5+w ) 2w
5) 12 w ( w+5 )( w−1 ) = ( 4 w ) ( 3 ) ( w+5 )( w−1 ) = 3 ( w−1 )

EXERCISE 2:
Simplify the given rational expressions.
14
1) 21r
5 2
p q
2) 6
p q
4
16 v
3) 20 v
3

(k + 7)(k −3)
4) 2 k (k +7)
2
18 z (z +6)( z−4)
5)
9 z ( z−4)(z +3)

For better understanding, watch the video on how to simplify rational


expression here [Link]
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