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Solving Rational Function Problems

The document outlines various mathematical problems involving rational functions, including number problems, motion problems, and work problems. It provides steps for solving these problems and presents multiple examples for practice. Additionally, it includes a quiz section with further problems to reinforce understanding.

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Solving Rational Function Problems

The document outlines various mathematical problems involving rational functions, including number problems, motion problems, and work problems. It provides steps for solving these problems and presents multiple examples for practice. Additionally, it includes a quiz section with further problems to reinforce understanding.

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Good

Morning!
Twice a number
Four times a
number
Square a number
The product of a
number and its
reciprocal
A number
diminished by five
Eight more than a
number
Good
Morning!
Steps in Solving
Problems
Involving Rational
Functions
• Identify the given information
• Represent the unknown
quantity by a variable
• Form the equation
representing the relationship
among the quantities
• Solve the equation
• Check the answer
Number
Problem
Problem 1

The difference of a
whole number and its
reciprocal is 63/8. What
is the number
Problem 2
When five times the square
of a certain integer is divided
by four more than three
times the same number, the
result is -10. What is the
integer
Motion
Problem
Motion problems are usually
modelled by rational equations.
Recall that

𝑑 =𝑟𝑡
Problem 3
A sprinter runs 9 km/hr faster
than the other sprinter. When
the faster sprinter travelled a
distance of 93 km, the other
one has gone 66 km. What is
the speed of both runners?
Problem 4
A domestic ferry traveled for 222 km
when it moved along with the
current, while it traveled 66 km when
it moved against the current in the
same amount of time. Find the speed
of the current if the rate of the ferry
is 24 km/hr.
Work
Problem
Problem 5
Abigail can finish her Mathematics
portfolio in 3 hours while Nelia can
finish the same job in 5 hours. If their
teacher asks them to work together
in finishing the mathematics
portfolio, how long will it take them
to finish the work?
TRY
THIS
Problem 1
Dhes can finish her Science portfolio
in 2 hours while Tin can finish the
same job in 6 hours. If their teacher
asks them to work together in
finishing the Science portfolio, how
long will it take them to finish the
work?
Problem 2
A sprinter runs 4 km/hr faster
than the other sprinter. When
the faster sprinter travelled a
distance of 45 km, the other
one has gone 33 km. What is
the speed of both runners?
QUIZ
Problem 1
A number added to twice its
reciprocal is equal to 11/3.
What is the number?
Problem 2
A certain boat traveled 32
kilometers along with the current
and 16 kilometers against the
current. In the same amount of
time, find the rate of the boat if
the rate of the current is 2 kph
Thank
you!

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