Lesson 2.4:: The Learner Performs Operations On Rational

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Lesson 2.

4:

Learning Competency:
The learner performs operations on rational
algebraic expressions. (M8AL-Ic-d-1)
(Dividing Rational Algebraic Expressions)
Objectives:

This module is designed for students like you, so that you


will have a better understanding on the concepts of rational
algebraic expressions. Specifically, you are expected to:
a.) divide rational algebraic expressions; and
b.) develop logical thinking to fully understand each example
presented in this section
Pretest
  
Direction: Write the capital letter of the correct answer.

1. When is divided by , what is the quotient?


A. B. C. D.

 2. What is the quotient when is divided by ?


A. B. C. D.
Pretest
  
3. What is the quotient of ?
A. B. C. D.

 4. How much does a kilo of banana cost if kilos


cost pesos?
A. pesos C. pesos
B. pesos D. pesos
Pretest
 5. How much does a mango cost if mangoes cost
pesos?
A. pesos C. ( pesos
B. ( pesos D. ( pesos
Recall
   The reciprocal of is .
1.) What is the reciprocal of ?

 
2.) What is the quotient when is divided by ?
 Solution:

Simplify first the terms by cancelling


out the common factor, then multiply
the dividend by the reciprocal of the
divisor.
  As shown on the solution, the
 
quotient is .
Recall
   4.) What is the GCF of
3.) What is the simplest form
of ? and ?

 Solution:  Factored form of:


factor both the
numerator &
denominator
cancel out the common
factor
Therefore, the GCF is .
 The simplest form is .
Things to Process

   In dividing rational algebraic expression, use the rule in dividing fractions.


Multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor. Then simplify the result.
In symbols, for any real numbers and , where

For easy simplifications, it would be better if the numerator and denominator


of the rational expressions are factored completely.
Things to Process

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.
 

 When is divided by the quotient is .


Things to Process

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.

Therefore, the quotient is 1.


Things to Process
Example
  4: How much does a kilo of banana cost if kilos cost
pesos?

  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

To divide rational algebraic expression:


a.) multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor;
b.) factor the numerators and denominators completely;
c.) cancel out the common factors equal to 1; and
d.) multiply the numerators and the denominators.
Simplify if possible.

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