Rational Expressions | 5-Lesson Unit

This high school algebra lesson collection provides a comprehensive introduction to rational expressions, guiding students through key concepts such as simplification, operations, and solving equations. Understanding rational expressions is essential for success in advanced algebra, calculus, and problem-solving in real-world applications. Through step-by-step instruction, students will develop confidence in manipulating algebraic fractions and applying them in mathematical contexts.

Lessons in this collection include:

• Introduction to Rational Expressions: Identifying rational expressions, understanding their structure, and determining restrictions on variables.
• Simplifying Rational Expressions: Factoring numerators and denominators to reduce rational expressions to their simplest form.
• Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions: Finding the least common denominator (LCD) to combine rational expressions and simplify the results.
• Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions: Applying fraction rules, canceling common factors, and simplifying products and quotients of rational expressions.
• Complex Rational Expressions: Simplifying expressions with fractions in the numerator and denominator using LCDs and reciprocals.

By working through these lessons, students will develop algebraic reasoning skills and prepare for more advanced mathematical concepts, including solving rational equations and working with functions.

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