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Lesson 2.

Simplifying Rational
Algebraic Expressions
Learning Competency

At the end of the lesson, the learners simplify rational


algebraic expressions (M8AL-Ic-2).
Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to


do the following:
● Accurately determine whether a rational algebraic
expression can be simplified.

● Correctly simplify a rational algebraic expression.


Looking around us, we see
several situations where rates
can be applied. For instance,
we use rate when we are to
compare two people working
at different speeds in an hour,
the speed of two vehicles
traveling a certain distance, or
even water pumping at
different rates.
These rates can be expressed using rational algebraic
expressions, which are expressed in its simplest form.

In this lesson, we will be discussing how we can simplify rational


algebraic expressions.
Essential Questions

● How do you know whether a rational algebraic expression


can still be simplified?

● How do you simplify a rational algebraic expression?


Learn about It!

Completely Factored Expression


An expression is completely factored if all of its factors are
prime, that is, the factors can no longer be broken down into
simpler factors.
Learn about It!

Completely Factored Expression


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Learn about It!

Completely Factored Expression


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Learn about It!

Simplest Form
A rational algebraic expression is in simplest form if the
numerator and denominator have no common factors other
than 1.
Learn about It!

Simplest Form
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Learn about It!

Simplest Form
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Try it!Practice
Let’s
Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
This rational algebraic expression contains binomials in its
numerator and denominator. Thus, we have to use the
different factoring techniques in order to simplify this rational
algebraic expression.
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Try it!Practice
Let’s
Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
In this rational algebraic expression, both the numerator and
the denominator can be factored using the different factoring
techniques.
Solution to Let’s Practice
Solution to Let’s Practice
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Solution to Let’s Practice
Try It!
Try It!

Group Practice: To be done in groups of two to five


Key Points

● A rational algebraic expression is completely factored if


all of its factors are prime, that is, the factors can no
longer be broken down into simpler factors.

● A rational algebraic expression is in simplest form if the


numerator and denominator have no common factors
other than 1.
Photo Credits

Fig. 1. Centrifugal Pump.jpg by Saud is licensed under CC


BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Bibliography
Aufmann, Richard N. and Lockwood, Joan S. Introductory Algebra: An Applied Approach. USA: Brooks/Cole
Cengage Learning, 2014.

“Simplify rational expressions”. IXL Learning, Inc. Retrieved 4 February 2019 from
https://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1/simplify-rational-expressionsa

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