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"WORKSHEET 2.1: RATIONAL FUNCTIONS" with various problems related to rational functions, including simplifying expressions, finding domains, and solving equations.
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Common Types of Problems in This Worksheet:
1.
Simplifying Rational Expressions
- Example: Simplify \(\frac{x^2 - 4}{x + 2}\)
- Solution: Factor numerator: \(\frac{(x-2)(x+2)}{x+2} = x - 2\), for \(x \neq -2\)
2.
Finding the Domain
- Example: Find the domain of \(\frac{1}{x^2 - 9}\)
- Solution: Set denominator ≠ 0: \(x^2 - 9 \neq 0\) → \(x \neq \pm 3\)
- Domain: All real numbers except \(x = 3\) and \(x = -3\)
3.
Multiplying/Dividing Rational Expressions
- Example: \(\frac{x}{x+1} \cdot \frac{x+1}{x-1}\)
- Solution: Cancel common terms: \(\frac{x}{x-1}\), for \(x \neq -1, 1\)
4.
Adding/Subtracting Rational Expressions
- Example: \(\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{x+1}\)
- Solution: Common denominator: \(\frac{(x+1) + x}{x(x+1)} = \frac{2x+1}{x(x+1)}\)
5.
Solving Rational Equations
- Example: \(\frac{2}{x} = \frac{1}{x+1}\)
- Solution: Cross-multiply: \(2(x+1) = x\) → \(2x + 2 = x\) → \(x = -2\)
- Check: Plug back in — valid unless denominator is zero.
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