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Intermediate Algebra. Clark/ Anfinson. Chapter 7. Rational Functions. Rational models. Chapter7 - section1. Direct variation. “varies directly” means the ratio between the variables is constant – ie slope is constant and you have a linear relation going through the origin - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Intermediate Algebra
Clark/Anfinson
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Chapter 7
Rational Functions
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CHAPTER7 - SECTION1Rational models
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Direct variation
• “varies directly” means the ratio between the variables is constant – ie slope is constant and you have a linear relation going through the origin
• Also sometimes said as “directly proportional” or simply “in proportion”• Ex: Area varies directly to the length for all rectangles.
Write an equation for the area of a rectangle that is 3 inches wide as a function of length.
• Ex: the cost of an item is 50¢ each. Write a function for the cost of purchasing several of the items.
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Inverse variation
• Means that the product of the variables is constant. This is a reciprocal relation.
• f(x)= k/x
• Functions of this type are referred to as rational functions
• Ex: the pie will be divided equally amongst all the participants. Then the amount of pie each gets is a function of the number of participants
• a(p) = 1/p
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Restricted domain and range
• Stated restrictions: if the domain is restricted then the range is restricted
• Ex: A school has 1500 students. They are put into classes each period. There are 70 teachers but they do not all teach each period. At least 30 teach each period. The number of students in each class is a function of the number of teachers teaching that period.
• Write the function. State its domain and determine its range
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Restricted domains - implied
• The domain of a rational function is restricted by its denominator.
• Any value that makes the denominator zero is excluded from the domain
• These values cause a “skip” in the graph and generally cause the graph to shoot off to infinity or to negative infinity- The vertical line at these points is called an asymptote
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Examples
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Asymptotes in graphs
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Another example
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CHAPTER 7 – SECTION 2Division and simplifying rational expressions
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Rational – can divide
• Rational expressions imply division• When the division occurs “exactly” the
numbers involved are called factors• When the division does not occur “exactly”
the result is a mixture of “whole” and “fractional” pieces - a Mixed number
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Dividing by a monomial
• This is done by distribution
• Ex:
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Dividing by a binomial
• This is like long division on numbers done by hand . It is also like “unfoiling”.
• The shorthand version is called synthetic division• ONE purpose of division is to factor higher order
polynomials• Example: divide – complete the factorization a. b.
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Fractions
• When the denominator is not a factor of the numerator you have a rational expression: ie a fraction
• A fraction is considered simplfied when it does not share any factors with the numerator
• Ex: is simplified are the same number but not simplifies
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Simplifying rational expression
• Determine FACTORS of the numerator and of the denominator and cancel any that match
• Examples:
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CHAPTER 7 – SECTION 3Multiplying and dividing rational expressions
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Multiplying/dividing
• Since a fraction IS a division problem – multiplying or dividing 2 rational expressions involves regrouping the multiplication and division – i.e. Group the numerators, group the denominators – simplify the resulting fraction(factor everything)
• CANCEL before you “do” any multiplying• factored form of the polynomial is acceptable in
the answer• Division – implies reciprocals - keep change flip
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Examples: simplify
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CHAPTER 7 – SECTION 4Addition of rational expressions
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Addition requires “like terms”
• In fractions like terms mean “common denominators”
• Fractions can be altered in appearance ONLY by multiplying so common denominators are based on FACTORS
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Step 1:Find a common denominator
• Case 1 – already same
• Case 2 - share no factors
• Case 3 - share some factors
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Step 2: change numerators – simplify completely
• Case 1 – already same
• Case 2 - share no factors
• Case 3 - share some factors
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Step 3: combine like terms in numerators
• Case 1 – already same
• Case 2 - share no factors
• Case 3 - share some factors
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Step 4: factor numerator IF possible to cancel IF possible
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More examples•
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CHAPTER 7 – SECTION 5Solving rational equations
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Solving
• Find what x =• If x is in the denominator you cannot find
what x =• Clear denominator
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Examples: solve5 28x
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𝑥+3𝑥−2=
𝑥+123 𝑥−10
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25
−23𝑥=
𝑥−612
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Examples
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