Lesson 2.4:: The Learner Performs Operations On Rational
Lesson 2.4:: The Learner Performs Operations On Rational
Lesson 2.4:: The Learner Performs Operations On Rational
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Learning Competency:
The learner performs operations on rational
algebraic expressions. (M8AL-Ic-d-1)
(Dividing Rational Algebraic Expressions)
Objectives:
2.) What is the quotient when is divided by ?
Solution:
Example
1: When is divided by , what is the quotient?
Solution:
Step 1: Multiply the dividend by
the reciprocal of the divisor.
Step 2: Factor the numerators and
denominators completely.
Step 3: Cancel out the common factors equal to 1.
Step 4: Multiply the numerators then the denominators.
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Then simplify.
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When is divided by , the quotient is .
Things to Process
Example
2: What is the quotient when is divided by ?
Solution:
Step 1: Multiply the dividend by
the reciprocal of the divisor.
Step 2: Factor the numerators and
denominators completely.
Step 3: Cancel out the common factors equal to 1.
Step 4: Multiply the numerators then the
denominators. Then simplify.
Example
3: What is the quotient of ?
Solution:
Step 1: Multiply the dividend by
the reciprocal of the divisor.
Step 2: Factor the numerators and
denominators completely.
Step 3: Cancel out the common factors equal to 1.
Step 4: Multiply the numerators then the
denominators. Then simplify.
Solution: To get the cost of a kilo of banana, divide the cost pesos by kilos of banana
Step 1: Multiply the dividend by
the reciprocal of the divisor.
Step 2: Factor the numerators and
denominators completely.
Step 3: Cancel out the common factors equal to 1.
Step 4: Multiply the numerators then the
denominators. Then simplify.
Therefore, a kilo of banana costs pesos.
Things to Process
Example
5: How much does a mango cost if mangoes cost
pesos?
Solution:
To get the cost of a mango, divide the total cost by the number of mangoes
Step 1: Multiply the dividend by
the reciprocal of the divisor.
Step 2: Factor the numerators and
denominators completely.
Step 3: Cancel out the common factors
equal to 1.
Step 4: Multiply the numerators then the
A mango costs pesos. denominators. Then simplify.
Things to Ponder