CONCEPT MAP

 

            Key Concepts:                                                                                   Key Vocabulary:

 

Simplify

Denominator

Cross -Product

Lowest Common Denominator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                       

 Simplifying Rational, Algebraic Expressions

 

 

Solving Rational Algebraic Equations

 

                                                           

Topic:

Rational Expressions
 
Simplifying Complex Fractions

 

 

Solving Fractional Equations

Examples:

Using LCD to Simplify

Multiplying by Completely Factoring

Solving a fractional Equation

 

x + 4  +  2x

x2 – 9  •  3x2

2  +   3x  =  7

 

 3x        x + 1

  6x        x - 3

5x   x+1      x

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enduring Understanding (s): Better understanding on how to work with fractions.   Various solutions approaches when faced with algebraic fractions in a problem.

 

 

Essential Question (s):  How can I get rid of fractions ?