WHAT'S IN This lesson will introduce you to simplifying rational algebraic expression. Simplifying rational expression means modifying it to a simpler form. Let us begin the lessonby doing the activity below. Activity 1. Factor Me Out! Factor each expression completely and answer the questions that follow
1. xy - yz
2. x² - 6x-40
3. x²-81
4. x³ - 125
5. 2x² - 13x - 2,4
Questions:
1. How did you find the factors of each expression?
5. What mathematical concepts did you apply in factoring expressions?
nonsense : report
nonsense : report
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1. y (x - z)
2. (x - 10) (x + 4)
3. (x + 9) (x - 9)
4. (x - 5) (x^2 + 5x + 25)
5. (2x + 3) (x - 8)
Questions:
1. How did you find the factors of each expression?
5. What mathematical concepts did you apply in factoring expressions?
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