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Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 7 Unit 5

Rational Number Arithmetic

Lesson 8: Position, Speed, and Direction

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Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 2 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 2 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 2

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Ratios and Rates

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This example explores ratios using purple and black socks. The image shows a collection of socks, and students are asked to determine the ratio of purple socks to black socks. The solution reveals that there is 1 pair of purple socks and 2 pairs of black socks, resulting in a ratio of 1 : 2, which is already in its simplest form.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 20 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 20 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 20

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on unit conversion using the height of the Statue of Liberty. The image shows the Statue of Liberty, and students are asked to convert its height from feet to inches.

Understanding unit conversions is crucial in many fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life. This example demonstrates how to use a conversion factor to change units, illustrating the practical application of multiplication in real-world measurement scenarios.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 21 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 21 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 21

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on unit conversion, specifically converting the height of the Statue of Liberty from feet to yards. The image shows the iconic Statue of Liberty, providing a real-world context for the mathematical problem.

Understanding unit conversions is crucial in many fields, including engineering, science, and everyday life. This example demonstrates how to use a conversion factor to change units, illustrating the practical application of division and multiplication in real-world measurement scenarios.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 22 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 22 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 22

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Ratios and Rates

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This example explores unit conversion, specifically converting the height of the Statue of Liberty from feet to miles. The image depicts the Statue of Liberty, providing a tangible reference for the mathematical problem.

Understanding unit conversions, especially between widely different scales like feet and miles, is important in various fields such as geography, engineering, and urban planning. This example showcases how to use a conversion factor to change units, demonstrating the practical application of division and multiplication in real-world measurement scenarios.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 23 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 23 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 23

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on unit conversion, specifically converting the height of columns from inches to feet. The image shows columns, providing a visual context for the mathematical problem.

Understanding unit conversions between inches and feet is crucial in many practical applications, including construction, interior design, and everyday measurements. This example demonstrates how to use a conversion factor to change units, illustrating the practical application of division and multiplication in real-world measurement scenarios.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 24 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 24 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 24

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Ratios and Rates

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This example explores unit conversion in a sports context, specifically converting a quarterback's pass distance from yards to feet. The image shows a silhouette of a quarterback throwing a football, providing a real-world scenario for the mathematical problem.

Understanding unit conversions between yards and feet is crucial in many sports, especially American football. This example demonstrates how to use a conversion factor to change units, illustrating the practical application of multiplication in sports-related measurement scenarios.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 25 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 25 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 25

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on unit conversion in a geographic context, specifically converting the distance between San Antonio and Austin from miles to feet. The image shows a map of the route between these two Texas cities, providing a real-world scenario for the mathematical problem.

Understanding unit conversions between miles and feet is important in various fields, including geography, transportation, and urban planning. This example demonstrates how to use a conversion factor to change units, illustrating the practical application of multiplication in distance-related measurement scenarios.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 26 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 26 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 26

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on time unit conversion, specifically converting hours to minutes in the context of a standardized test duration. The image shows a clock, providing a visual representation of time for the mathematical problem.

Understanding time unit conversions is crucial in many aspects of daily life, including scheduling, time management, and test-taking. This example demonstrates how to use a conversion factor to change units, illustrating the practical application of multiplication in time-related scenarios.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 27 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 27 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 27

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Ratios and Rates

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This example explores time unit conversion, specifically converting hours and minutes to seconds in the context of baking a pie. The image shows a steaming pie, providing a real-world scenario for the mathematical problem.

Understanding time unit conversions, especially when dealing with mixed units, is important in various fields such as cooking, manufacturing, and project management. This example demonstrates how to use conversion factors to change units, illustrating the practical application of multiplication in time-related scenarios.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 28 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 28 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 28

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on time unit conversion in a sports context, specifically converting minutes and seconds to seconds for a horse race lap time. The image shows a horse, providing a visual context for the mathematical problem.

Understanding time unit conversions is crucial in many sports, especially those involving racing and timed events. This example demonstrates how to use conversion factors to change units and add different time units, illustrating the practical application of multiplication and addition in sports-related time scenarios.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 29 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 29 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 29

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Ratios and Rates

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This example explores time unit conversion in an IT context, specifically converting seconds to minutes for user session duration. The image shows a computer tower, providing a real-world scenario for the mathematical problem.

Understanding time unit conversions is crucial in many technological fields, especially in IT and user experience analysis. This example demonstrates how to use a conversion factor to change units, illustrating the practical application of division in time-related measurement scenarios. It also introduces the concept of mixed numbers in the result.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 3 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 3 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 3

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on ratios using black and green socks. The image displays a collection of socks, and students are tasked with determining the ratio of black socks to green socks. The solution shows that there are 2 pairs of black socks and 6 pairs of green socks, resulting in a ratio of 2 : 6, which simplifies to 1 : 3.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 30 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 30 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 30

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on time unit conversion in an IT context, specifically converting seconds to hours for user session duration. The image shows a computer tower, providing a real-world scenario for the mathematical problem.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 31 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 31 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 31

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on temperature unit conversion, specifically converting Celsius to Fahrenheit for the boiling point of water. The image shows a beaker of boiling water, providing a visual context for the mathematical problem.

Understanding temperature unit conversions is crucial in many scientific fields, including chemistry, physics, and meteorology. This example demonstrates how to use a conversion formula to change units, illustrating the practical application of mathematical equations in real-world temperature scenarios.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 32 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 32 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 32

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Ratios and Rates

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This example explores temperature unit conversion, specifically converting Fahrenheit to Celsius for the freezing point of water. The image shows icicles, providing a visual representation of the freezing temperature for the mathematical problem.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 4 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 4 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 4

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Ratios and Rates

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This example explores ratios using purple and red socks. The image shows a collection of socks, and students are asked to determine the ratio of purple socks to red socks. The solution reveals that there is 1 pair of purple socks and 4 pairs of red socks, resulting in a ratio of 1 : 4, which is already in its simplest form.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 5 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 5 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 5

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on ratios using black and green socks among a variety of colored socks. The image displays pairs of socks in black, green, orange, yellow, blue, and red. Students are asked to determine the ratio of black socks to green socks. The solution shows that there are 2 pairs of black socks and 10 pairs of green socks, resulting in a ratio of 2 : 10, which simplifies to 1 : 5.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 6 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 6 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 6

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Ratios and Rates

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This example explores ratios using geometric shapes of different colors. The image displays various shapes in yellow, blue, red, and green. Students are asked to determine the ratio of circular shapes to yellow objects. The solution reveals that there are 2 circular shapes and 1 yellow object, resulting in a ratio of 2 : 1, which is already in its simplest form.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 7 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 7 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 7

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Ratios and Rates

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This example focuses on ratios using geometric shapes. The image displays various shapes in yellow, blue, red, and green. Students are asked to determine the ratio of triangles to quadrilaterals. The solution shows that there are 4 triangles and 6 quadrilaterals, resulting in a ratio of 4 : 6, which simplifies to 2 : 3.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 8 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 8 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 8

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Ratios and Rates

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This example explores ratios using geometric shapes and colors. The image displays various shapes in yellow, blue, red, and green. Students are asked to determine the ratio of octagons to blue shapes. The solution reveals that there are 2 octagons and 5 blue shapes, resulting in a ratio of 2 : 5, which is already in its simplest form.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 9 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 9 Math Example--Ratios and Rates--Example 9

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Ratios and Rates

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This example introduces the concept of ratios in genetics using a Punnett square. The image shows genetic combinations for a flower's color, including RR, Rw, and ww, with corresponding images of red and white flowers. Students are asked to determine the ratio of different gene combinations.

Ratios and Rates
Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 1 Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 1 Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 1

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Equations

Radical Functions and Equations and Rational Functions and Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 2 Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 2 Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 2

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Equations

Radical Functions and Equations and Rational Functions and Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 3 Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 3 Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 3

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Radical Functions and Equations and Rational Functions and Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 4 Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 4 Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 4

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Radical Functions and Equations and Rational Functions and Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 5 Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 5 Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 5

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Radical Functions and Equations and Rational Functions and Equations
Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 6 Math Example--Solving Equations--Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 6 Extraneous Or No Solutions--Example 6

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Equations

Radical Functions and Equations and Rational Functions and Equations
MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Graphs of Rational Functions MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Graphs of Rational Functions MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Graphs of Rational Functions

This Teacher's Guide provides an overview of the 28 worked-out examples that show how to graph Rational Functions.

This is part of a collection of teacher's guides. To see the complete collection of teacher's guides, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.

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Rational Functions and Equations
MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Rational Expressions MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Rational Expressions MATH EXAMPLES--Teacher's Guide: Rational Expressions

This Teacher's Guide provides an overview of the 28 worked-out examples that show how to simplify a variety of rational expressions.

This is part of a collection of teacher's guides. To see the complete collection of teacher's guides, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file.

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Rational Expressions and Rational Functions and Equations
Math in the News: Issue 95--The Iditarod Race Math in the News: Issue 95--The Iditarod Race Math in the News: Issue 95--The Iditarod Race

March 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the Iditarod Race in Alaska. This gives us an opportunity to analyze data on average speed. We look at data in tables and line graphs and analyze the winning speeds over the history of the race.

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Promethean Flipchart: Algebra Applications: Biology

All living things take up a certain amount of space, and therefore have volume. They also have a certain amount of surface area. The ratio of surface area to volume, which is a rational function, reveals important information about the organism. Students look at different graphs of these functions for different organisms. Note: The download for this resources is the Promethean Flipchart.

To view the full video [Algebra Applications: Rational Functions, Segment 2: Biology]: https://www.media4math.com/library/algebra-applications-rational-functions-segment-2-biology

Rational Functions and Equations
Promethean Flipchart: Algebra Applications: Hubble

The Hubble Telescope, like all telescopes, relies on the lens formula to focus an image. The lens formula results in a rational equation that can be solved for determining the settings on the lens. Note: The download for this resources is the Promethean Flipchart.

To access the full video [Algebra Applications: Rational Functions, Segment 3: Hubble Telescope]: https://www.media4math.com/library/algebra-applications-rational-functions-segment-3-hubble-telescope

Rational Functions and Equations
Promethean Flipchart: Algebra Applications: Submarines

In spite of their massive size, submarines are precision instruments. A submarine must withstand large amounts of water pressure; otherwise, a serious breach can occur. Rational functions are used to study the relationship between water pressure and volume. Students graph rational functions to study the forces at work with a submarine. Note: The download for this resources is the Promethean Flipchart.

To access the full video [Algebra Applications: Rational Functions, Segment 1: Submarines]: https://www.media4math.com/library/algebra-applications-rational-functions-segment-1-submarines

Rational Functions and Equations
Promethean Flipchart: Algebra Nspirations: Rational Functions

After briefly reviewing the concept of inverse variation, this video explores Boyle’s law, a real world example of an inversely proportional relationship between pressure and volume of a gas. Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, it goes on to examine similarities and differences among rational functions and numbers. Finally, it takes a look at rational functions graphs and ends with a delightful example merging Euclidean and analytic geometry, thanks to the TI-Nspire technology. Concepts explored: functions, rational expressions, rational functions, asymptotes Note: The download for this resources is the Promethean Flipchart.

To access the full video [Algebra Nspirations: Rational Functions and Expressions]: https://media4math.com/library/algebra-nspirations-rational-functions-and-expressions

Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 1--Rationals and Radicals--Addition of Rational Expressions Video Definition 1--Rationals and Radicals--Addition of Rational Expressions Video Definition 1--Rationals and Radicals--Addition of Rational Expressions

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topics of rationals and radicals. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 1--Rationals and Radicals--Addition of Rational Expressions (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 1--Rationals and Radicals--Addition of Rational Expressions (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 1--Rationals and Radicals--Addition of Rational Expressions (Spanish Audio)

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topics of rationals and radicals. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 12--Rationals and Radicals--Graphs of Rational Functions Video Definition 12--Rationals and Radicals--Graphs of Rational Functions Video Definition 12--Rationals and Radicals--Graphs of Rational Functions

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topics of rationals and radicals. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 12--Rationals and Radicals--Graphs of Rational Functions (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 12--Rationals and Radicals--Graphs of Rational Functions (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 12--Rationals and Radicals--Graphs of Rational Functions (Spanish Audio)

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Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 13--Rationals and Radicals--Horizontal Asymptote Video Definition 13--Rationals and Radicals--Horizontal Asymptote Video Definition 13--Rationals and Radicals--Horizontal Asymptote

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Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 13--Rationals and Radicals--Horizontal Asymptote (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 13--Rationals and Radicals--Horizontal Asymptote (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 13--Rationals and Radicals--Horizontal Asymptote (Spanish Audio)

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Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 15--Rationals and Radicals--Integer Video Definition 15--Rationals and Radicals--Integer Video Definition 15--Rationals and Radicals--Integer

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Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 15--Rationals and Radicals--Integer (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 15--Rationals and Radicals--Integer (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 15--Rationals and Radicals--Integer (Spanish Audio)

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Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 16--Rationals and Radicals--Inverse Variation Video Definition 16--Rationals and Radicals--Inverse Variation Video Definition 16--Rationals and Radicals--Inverse Variation

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Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 16--Rationals and Radicals--Inverse Variation (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 16--Rationals and Radicals--Inverse Variation (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 16--Rationals and Radicals--Inverse Variation (Spanish Audio)

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Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 2--Rationals and Radicals--Asymptotes for a Rational Function Video Definition 2--Rationals and Radicals--Asymptotes for a Rational Function Video Definition 2--Rationals and Radicals--Asymptotes for a Rational Function

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topics of rationals and radicals. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 2--Rationals and Radicals--Asymptotes for a Rational Function (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 2--Rationals and Radicals--Asymptotes for a Rational Function (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 2--Rationals and Radicals--Asymptotes for a Rational Function (Spanish Audio)

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Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 20--Rationals and Radicals--Multiplication of Rational Expressions Video Definition 20--Rationals and Radicals--Multiplication of Rational Expressions Video Definition 20--Rationals and Radicals--Multiplication of Rational Expressions

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topics of rationals and radicals. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 20--Rationals and Radicals--Multiplication of Rational Expressions (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 20--Rationals and Radicals--Multiplication of Rational Expressions (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 20--Rationals and Radicals--Multiplication of Rational Expressions (Spanish Audio)

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Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 22--Rationals and Radicals--Oblique Asymptote Video Definition 22--Rationals and Radicals--Oblique Asymptote Video Definition 22--Rationals and Radicals--Oblique Asymptote

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topics of rationals and radicals. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Rational Functions and Equations
Video Definition 22--Rationals and Radicals--Oblique Asymptote (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 22--Rationals and Radicals--Oblique Asymptote (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 22--Rationals and Radicals--Oblique Asymptote (Spanish Audio)

This is part of a collection of math video definitions related to the topics of rationals and radicals. Note: The download is an MP4 video.

Rational Functions and Equations