Outcomes
In this lesson you will learn
- to solve equations containing rational expressions
- how to determine extraneous roots
By the end of this section students will be able to:
- describe the relationship between arithmetic operations and operations on rational algebraic expressions and equations
- determine the equations of polynomial and rational functions
- demonstrate an understanding for slope functions and their connection to differentiation
- analyze relations, functions, and their graphs
- use tables and graphs as tools to interpret expressions
- demonstrate an understanding for asymptotic behaviour
- model real-world phenomena using polynomial functions and rational functions
Prerequisites
To be successful in this lesson, it would be helpful to know the following:
- how to simplify rational expressions
- how to find the zeros of a function
- ease with fractional computations
- how to solve quadratic equations