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This document contains a math assignment with 4 problems: 1) Determine if -7 is a permissible value for an expression. 2) Simplify two rational expressions and state their non-permissible values (NPVs). 3) Determine if two rational expressions are equivalent. 4) Identify the first mistake made when simplifying an expression and show the correct solution.

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This document contains a math assignment with 4 problems: 1) Determine if -7 is a permissible value for an expression. 2) Simplify two rational expressions and state their non-permissible values (NPVs). 3) Determine if two rational expressions are equivalent. 4) Identify the first mistake made when simplifying an expression and show the correct solution.

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Math 30-2 RF1: /8


RF1: Determine equivalent forms of rational expressions.
4𝑥 2 −12𝑥
1. Demonstrate by substitution that -7 is a non-permissible value for the expression (2 marks)
8𝑥−24

2. Simplify the following expressions and state the NPV’s. (2 marks each)
𝑏−6
a)
6−𝑏

4𝑡 2 −100
b)
4𝑡 2 −20𝑡

1 2
3. Determine if the rational expressions and are equivalent. (2 marks)
(6𝑥−6)(𝑥+2) 12(𝑥−1)(𝑥+2)

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4. Bernadette simplified an expression, as shown below, but made some mistakes. Identify her first mistake
and show the correct solution. (2 marks)
2𝑥 3 − 72𝑥
5𝑥 2 − 30𝑥

Bernadette’s Solution Correct Solution


2𝑥(𝑥 2 − 36)
Step 1
5𝑥(𝑥 − 6)
2𝑥(𝑥 − 6)(𝑥 + 6)
Step 2
5𝑥(𝑥 − 6)

2(𝑥 + 6)
Step 3 ,𝑥 ≠ 6
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