Unit 3: Rational Equations and Inequalities • Grade 11

Lesson 1
Rational Equations

Table of Contents

Learning Competency 2
Learning Objectives 2
Suggested Time Frame 2
Essential Questions 2
Prerequisite Skills and Topics 3
Lesson Proper 4
- A. Introduction 4
- B. Discussion 6
- C. Practice and Feedback 12
Performance Assessment 20
Synthesis 28
Bibliography 28

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 Unit 3: Rational Equations and Inequalities • Grade 11

Unit 3 | Rational Equations and Inequalities

Lesson 1: Rational Equations

Learning Competency

The learner solves rational equations and inequalities [M11GM-Ib-3].

Learning Objectives

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

• accurately define a rational equation, and solutions and extraneous solutions of a
rational equation; and
• correctly solve rational equations.

Suggested Time Frame

40 minutes1

Essential Questions

At the end of this lesson, the student should be able to answer the following questions:
• What are rational equations?
• How can you solve rational equations?
• What is an extraneous solution of a rational equation?

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Suggested time frame is based on the DepEd calendar for A.Y. 2018-2019 and the curriculum guide for mathematics (August
2016 version).

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Prerequisite Skills and Topics

Skills:
• Finding the LCM of rational expressions
• Solving linear and quadratic equations

Topics:
• Math 7 Unit 9: Linear Equations and Inequalities in One Variable | Lesson 2: Solving
Linear Equations in One Variable
• Math 8 Unit 2: Rational Expressions | Lesson 2: Simplifying Rational Expressions
• Math 9 Unit 1: Quadratic Equations | Lesson 2: Solving Quadratic Equations by
Extracting Roots
• Math 9 Unit 1: Quadratic Equations | Lesson 3: Solving Quadratic Equations by
Factoring
• Math 9 Unit 1: Quadratic Equations | Lesson 4: Solving Quadratic Equations by
Completing the Square
• Math 9 Unit 1: Quadratic Equations | Lesson 5: Solving Quadratic Equations by
Using the Quadratic Formula

Teacher’s Notes
To help better gauge students’ readiness for this lesson, you may assign the short test
given in Test Your Prerequisite Skills section of the corresponding study guide.

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Lesson Proper

A. Introduction

Suggested Warm-up Activities

Choose from any of the following warm-up activities. These warm-up activities should
either stimulate recall of previous lesson or introduce the lesson and not already used
in the study guide.

Activity 1: Duration: 10 minutes

Least Common Multiple
Materials Needed: pen, paper

This individual activity help Methodology:

students recall how to find 1. Let your students complete the following table.
the least common multiple
of polynomials. Find the least common multiple of each set of
polynomials.
Set of Polynomials LCM
4𝑥, 3𝑥
2, 6𝑥, 𝑥 2
5𝑥 2 , 15𝑥 3 , 20𝑥 4
𝑥 + 1, 𝑥 + 2
𝑥 − 1, 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 1
2

𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 3, 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 2

Expected Results:

Set of Polynomials LCM

4𝑥, 3𝑥 12𝑥
2, 6𝑥, 𝑥 2 6𝑥 2
5𝑥 2 , 15𝑥 3 , 20𝑥 4 60𝑥 4

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𝑥 + 1, 𝑥 + 2 (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 2) or
𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 2
𝑥 2 − 1, 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 1 (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 1)2 or
𝑥3 + 𝑥2 − 𝑥 − 1
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 3, 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 2 (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 3) or
𝑥 3 + 6𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 6

Guide Question:
1. How do you get the LCM of a set of polynomials?

Activity 2: Duration: 10 minutes

Find the Solution
Materials Needed: pen, paper

This activity will help Methodology:

students recall how to solve 1. Ask your students to form groups of three.
linear and quadratic 2. Each group should answer all the items below.
equations. 3. Ask two groups to present their answers to the
class.

Solve the following equations.

a. 𝑥 − 3 = 0
b. 3𝑥 − 5 = 𝑥 − 3
c. 𝑥 2 − 25 = 0
d. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 8 = 0
e. 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 = −2
f. 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 = 0

Expected Results:
a. 𝑥 = 3
b. 𝑥 = 1
. c. 𝑥 = ±5
d. 𝑥 = 4 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = −2
e. 𝑥 = 1 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 2
f. 𝑥 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = −5

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Guide Questions:
1. What types of equation are given?
2. How do you solve linear equations in one variable?
3. How do you solve quadratic equations in one
variable?

Teacher’s Notes
A suggested warm-up activity with ICT integration is available in the presentation file
that you can download through this link: https://bit.ly/2ELLSF0

B. Discussion

Teacher’s Notes
An alternative way of presenting the following discussion is through the video lecture
included in your Quipper Video subscription package. Just log in to your teacher
account at www.link.quipper.com and assign your students the corresponding video
lecture which they can watch either at home or in the classroom.

Suggested Instructional Flow

1. Define and Discover

• Rational Expression – a fraction whose numerator and denominator are both

𝐴
polynomials; can be written in the form 𝐵, where 𝐴 and 𝐵 are both polynomials,
and 𝐵 ≠ 0

Examples:
3 𝑥 − 2 𝑥2 + 1
, ,
𝑥−2 𝑥−1 𝑥+6

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• Rational Equation – an equation that contains at least one rational expression

Examples:
3 𝑥−2
= 1, =2
𝑥−2 𝑥−1

• Least Common Denominator – the least common multiple of the

denominators of a given set of fractions

Example:
4 𝑥−2
The LCD of 𝑥 2 −4
and 𝑥 2 +3𝑥+2 is (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 1).

• Solutions (or roots) – values that satisfy a given rational equation

Example:
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The value 𝑥 = 3 is a solution to the rational equation = 3.
𝑥−1

• Extraneous solutions – values that emerge from the process of solving the
equation but do not satisfy a given rational equation because it makes some
quantities in the equation undefined

Example:
5𝑥−10
In solving 𝑥 2 −4
= 1, 𝑥 will be equal to 2 and 3. However, 2 is an extraneous
solution since using 2 as a value of 𝑥 makes the denominator equal to zero; thus,
the rational expression will be undefined.

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2. Develop and Demonstrate

The following examples may be used in the discussion.

Teacher’s Notes
Use slides 11–19 of the corresponding presentation file to present the worked
examples. You may also refer to the worked examples provided in the study guide for
varieties.

𝑥 4
Example 1: Solve = .
𝑥+1 3

Solution/Explanation: 1. Find the LCD of the terms.

The denominators are 𝑥 + 1 and 3. Both of

these expressions are completely factored.
Thus, the LCD of the terms of the equation is
3(𝑥 + 1).

2. Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD

to remove the denominators then solve for the
unknown variable.

𝑥 4
=
𝑥+1 3
𝑥 4
(3)(𝑥 + 1) ( ) = ( ) (3)(𝑥 + 1)
𝑥+1 3
3𝑥 = 4𝑥 + 4
−𝑥 = 4
𝑥 = −4

3. Verify the answer by substituting 𝑥 = −4 to the

original equation.

𝑥 −4 4
= =
𝑥 + 1 −4 + 1 3

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Since it satisfies the equation, 𝑥 = −4 is the solution of

the given equation.

4 𝑦
Example 2: Find the solution/s of = 3.
𝑦+4

Solution/Explanation: 1. Find the LCD of the terms.

The denominators are 𝑦 + 4 and 3. Both of

these expressions are completely factored.
Thus, the LCD of the given equation is 3(𝑦 + 4).

2. Multiply both sides of the equation by the

LCD to remove the denominators then
solve for the unknown variable.

4 𝑦
=
𝑦+4 3
4 𝑦
(3)(𝑦 + 4) ( ) = ( ) (3)(𝑦 + 4)
𝑦+4 3
12 = 𝑦 2 + 4𝑦
2
−𝑦 − 4𝑦 + 12 = 0
𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0
(𝑦 + 6)(𝑦 − 2) = 0
𝑦 + 6 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑦 − 2 = 0
𝑦 = −6 𝑜𝑟 𝑦 = 2

3. Verify the answer by substituting each

obtained solution to both sides of the original
equation.

For 𝑦 = −6:
4 𝑦
=
𝑦+4 3
4 −6
=
−6 + 4 3
−2 = −2

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Since it satisfies the equation, 𝑦 = −6 is a solution of

the given equation.

For 𝑦 = 2:
4 𝑦
=
𝑦+4 3
4 2
=
2+4 3
2 2
=
3 3

Since it satisfies the equation, 𝑦 = 2 is also a solution

of the given equation.

Thus, −6 and 2 are the solutions of the given

equation.

3 𝑥 9
Example 3: Solve for 𝑥 if + 𝑥−2 = − 𝑥 2−𝑥−2.
𝑥+1

Solution/Explanation: 1. Find the LCD of the terms.

The denominators are 𝑥 + 1, 𝑥 − 2, and 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 −

2. Factoring the third denominator 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 2
gives (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2). Thus, the LCD of the given
equation is (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2).

2. Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD

to remove the denominators then solve for the
unknown variable.

3 𝑥 9
+ =− 2
𝑥+1 𝑥−2 𝑥 −𝑥−2
3 𝑥 9
(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2) ( + ) = (− ) (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2)
𝑥+1 𝑥−2 (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2)
3 𝑥
(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2) ( ) + (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2) ( ) = −9
𝑥+1 𝑥−2
3𝑥 − 6 + 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 = −9

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𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 3 = 0
(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 1) = 0
𝑥 + 3 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 + 1 = 0
𝑥 = −3 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = −1

3. Verify the answer by substituting each

obtained solution to both sides of the original
equation.

For 𝑥 = −3:
3 𝑥 9
+ =− 2
𝑥+1 𝑥−2 𝑥 −𝑥−2
3 −3 9
+ =− 2
−3 + 1 −3 − 2 (−3) − (−3) − 2
3 3 9
− + =−
2 5 9+3−2
−15 + 6 9
=−
10 10
9 9
− =−
10 10

Since it satisfies the equation, 𝑥 = −3 is a solution of

the given equation.

For 𝑥 = −1:
3 𝑥 9
+ =− 2
𝑥+1 𝑥−2 𝑥 −𝑥−2
3 −1 9
+ =− 2
−1 + 1 −1 − 2 (−1) − (−1) − 2
3 1 9
− + =−
0 3 1+1−2

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Since is undefined, 𝑥 = −1 is an extraneous solution
0
of the given equation.

Thus, −3 is the only solution of the given equation.

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C. Practice and Feedback

Teacher’s Notes
Use slides 20–21 of the corresponding presentation file to present the questions for
practice. You may also refer to the Try It Yourself! questions provided in the study
guide for varieties.

For individual practice

1. Ask the students to answer the following problem items individually using pen and
paper.
2. Give students enough time to answer the problem items.
3. Call a random student to show his or her work on the board afterward.
4. Let the student share how he or she comes up with his or her solution.
5. Inform the student the accuracy of his answer and solution, and in the case when
there is some sort of misconception, lead the student to the right direction to find
the correct answer.

2 3
Problem 1: Solve = 𝑥+4.
𝑥+7

Solution/Explanation: 1. Find the LCD of the terms.

The denominators are 𝑥 + 7 and 𝑥 + 4. Both of these

expressions are completely factored. Thus, the LCD of
the given equation is (𝑥 + 7)(𝑥 + 4).

2. Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD to

remove the denominators then solve for the unknown
variable.

2 3
=
𝑥+7 𝑥+4
2 3
(𝑥 + 7)(𝑥 + 4) ( )=( ) (𝑥 + 7)(𝑥 + 4)
𝑥+7 𝑥+4
2𝑥 + 8 = 3𝑥 + 21
−𝑥 = 13

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𝑥 = −13

3. Verify the answer by substituting 𝑥 = −13 to both

sides of the original equation.
2 3
=
𝑥+7 𝑥+4
2 3
=
−13 + 7 −13 + 4
2 3
=
−6 −9
1 1
− =−
3 3

Since it satisfies the equation, 𝑥 = −13 is the solution of the

given equation.

𝑟 𝑟−1 7
Problem 2: Solve + = 6.
3 𝑟

Solution/Explanation: 1. Find the LCD of the terms.

The denominators are 3, 𝑟, and 6. Factoring the third

denominator 6 gives 2 ∙ 3. Thus, the LCD of the given
equation is 2 ∙ 3 ∙ 𝑟 = 6𝑟.

2. Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD to

remove the denominators then solve for the unknown
variable.

𝑟 𝑟−1 7
+ =
3 𝑟 6
𝑟 𝑟−1 7
(6𝑟) ( + ) = ( ) (6𝑟)
3 𝑟 6
𝑟 𝑟−1
(6𝑟) ( ) + (6𝑟) ( ) = 7𝑟
3 𝑟
2𝑟 2 + 6𝑟 − 6 = 7𝑟
2𝑟 2 − 𝑟 − 6 = 0
(2𝑟 + 3)(𝑟 − 2) = 0
2𝑟 + 3 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑟 − 2 = 0

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𝑟=− 𝑜𝑟 𝑟 = 2
2

3. Verify the answer by substituting each obtained

solution to the original equation.

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For 𝑟 = − 2:
𝑟 𝑟−1 7
+ =
3 𝑟 6
3 3
− − −1 7
2
+ 2 3 =
3 − 6
2
5
1 − 7
− + 23 =
2 − 6
2
1 5 7
− + =
2 3 6
7 7
=
6 6

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Since it satisfies the equation, 𝑟 = − is a solution of the
2
given equation.

For 𝑟 = 2:
𝑟 𝑟−1 7
+ =
3 𝑟 6
2 2−1 7
+ =
3 2 6
2 1 7
+ =
3 2 6
7 7
=
6 6

Since it satisfies the equation, 𝑟 = 2 is also a solution of the

given equation.

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Thus, − 2 and 2 are the solutions of the given equation.

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3 1 13
Problem 3: Solve + 𝑥 = 𝑥 2 +𝑥.
𝑥+1

Solution/Explanation: 1. Find the LCD of the terms.

The denominators are 𝑥 + 1, 𝑥, and 𝑥 2 + 𝑥. Factoring

the third denominator, we have 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 = 𝑥(𝑥 + 1).
Thus, the LCD of the given equation is 𝑥(𝑥 + 1).

2. Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD to

remove the denominators then solve for the unknown
variable.

3 1 13
+ = 2
𝑥+1 𝑥 𝑥 +𝑥
3 1 13
(𝑥)(𝑥 + 1) ( + )=( 2 ) (𝑥)(𝑥 + 1)
𝑥+1 𝑥 𝑥 +𝑥
3 1
(𝑥)(𝑥 + 1) ( ) + (𝑥)(𝑥 + 1) ( ) = 13
𝑥+1 𝑥
3𝑥 + 𝑥 + 1 = 13
4𝑥 = 12
𝑥=3

3. Verify the answer by substituting 𝑥 = 3 to both sides

of the original equation.

3 1 13
+ = 2
𝑥+1 𝑥 𝑥 +𝑥
3 1 13
+ = 2
3+1 3 3 +3
3 1 13
+ =
4 3 12
13 13
=
12 12

Since it satisfies the equation, 𝑥 = 3 is the solution of the

given equation.

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For group practice
1. Ask the students to form a minimum of 2 groups to a maximum of 5 groups.
2. Each group will answer problem items 4 and 5. These questions are meant to test
students’ higher-order thinking skills by working collaboratively with their peers.
3. Give students enough time to analyze the problem and work on their solution.
4. Ask each group to assign a representative to show their solution on the board and
discuss as a group how they come up with their solution.
5. Inform the student the accuracy of his answer and solution, and in the case when
there is some sort of misconception, give the student opportunity to work with
his/her peers to re-analyze the problem, and then lead them to the right direction to
find the correct answer.

4 𝑥 9𝑥+2
Problem 4: Find the root/s of = 𝑥−2 + 𝑥 2−4.
𝑥+2

Solution/Explanation: 1. Find the LCD of the terms.

The denominators are 𝑥 + 2, 𝑥 − 2, and 𝑥 2 − 4.

Factoring the third denominator 𝑥 2 − 4 gives
(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2). Thus, the LCD of the given equation is
(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2).

2. Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD to

remove the denominators then solve for the unknown
variable.

4 𝑥 9𝑥 + 2
= + 2
𝑥+2 𝑥−2 𝑥 −4
4 𝑥 9𝑥 + 2
(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2) ( )=( + 2 ) (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2)
𝑥+2 𝑥−2 𝑥 −4
𝑥 9𝑥 + 2
4𝑥 − 8 = ( ) (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2) + ( 2 ) (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2)
𝑥−2 𝑥 −4
4𝑥 − 8 = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 9𝑥 + 2
−𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 − 10 = 0
𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 10 = 0
(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 5) = 0
𝑥 + 2 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 + 5 = 0
𝑥 = −2 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = −5

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3. Verify the answer by substituting each obtained

solution to both sides of the original equation.

For 𝑥 = −2:

4 𝑥 9𝑥 + 2
= + 2
𝑥+2 𝑥−2 𝑥 −4
4 −2 9(−2) + 2
= +
−2 + 2 −2 − 2 (−2)2 − 4
4 −2 −16
= +
0 −4 0

4
Since 0 is undefined, 𝑥 = −2 is an extraneous root of the
given equation.

For 𝑥 = −5:
4 𝑥 9𝑥 + 2
= + 2
𝑥+2 𝑥−2 𝑥 −4
4 −2 9(−5) + 2
= +
−5 + 2 −5 − 2 (−5)2 − 4
4 −2 −43
= +
−3 −7 21
4 4
− =−
3 3

Since it satisfies the equation, 𝑥 = −5 is a root of the given

equation.

Thus, −5 is the only root of the given equation.

Problem 5: Andres bought 60 kilograms of fruits consisting of

pomelo and seedless red grapes. He bought ₱4 800
worth of pomelo and ₱8 400 worth of seedless red
grapes. If the cost per kilogram of seedless red grapes is
₱30 less than that of pomelo, how many kilograms of
each fruit did he buy?

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Solution/Explanation: 1. Represent each unknown.

Let 𝑥 be the number of kilograms of pomelo Andres

bought. Then the number of kilograms of seedless red
grapes Andres bought is 60 − 𝑥.

2. Tabulate the given.

Number
Total Cost of Price per
Fruit
(in peso) kilograms kilogram
bought
4 800
Pomelo 4 800 𝑥
𝑥
Seedless 8 400
8 400 60 − 𝑥
red grapes 60 − 𝑥

3. Set up the working equation.

The cost per kilogram of seedless red grapes is ₱30

more than that of pomelo so we can relate the
expressions that represent their prices as follows:

8 400 4 800
= − 30
60 − 𝑥 𝑥

4. Find the LCD of the rational expressions.

The denominators are 60 − 𝑥 and 𝑥. Thus, the LCD is

(𝑥)(60 − 𝑥).

5. Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD to

eliminate the denominators then solve for the
unknown variable.

8 400 4 800
= − 30
60 − 𝑥 𝑥
8 400 4 800
(𝑥)(60 − 𝑥) ( )=( − 30) (𝑥)(60 − 𝑥)
60 − 𝑥 𝑥

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8 400𝑥 = 288 000 − 4 800𝑥 − 1 800𝑥 + 30𝑥 2

30𝑥 2 − 15 000𝑥 + 288 000 = 0
𝑥 2 − 500𝑥 + 9 600 = 0
(𝑥 − 480)(𝑥 − 20) = 0
𝑥 − 480 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 − 20 = 0
𝑥 = 480 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 20

Observe that even if 𝑥 = 480 satisfies the equation, it

is impossible for Andres to have bought 480 kilograms
of pomelo because he only bought 60 kilograms of
fruits. Thus, we just need to check if 𝑥 = 20 is a
solution.

6. Verify the answer by substituting 𝑥 = 20 to both sides

of the original equation.
8 400 4 800
= − 30
60 − 𝑥 𝑥
8 400 4 800
= − 30
60 − 20 20
8 400
= 240 − 30
40
210 = 210

Since it satisfies the equation, 𝑥 = 20 is the solution.

7. Use the solution to answer the question being asked

in the problem.

pomelo: 𝑥 = 20
seedless red grapes: 60 − 𝑥 = 60 − 20 = 40

Therefore, Andres bought 20 kilograms of pomelo and 40

kilograms of seedless red grapes.

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Web Box

On the following websites, you can find additional discussion and video about rational
equations.

• "Solving Rational Equations." Khan Academy. Retrieved 21 February 2019 from

https://www.khanacademy.org/tag/solving-rational-equations

• "Solving Rational Equations." Purple Math. Retrieved 22 February 2019 from

https://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvrtnl.htm

Performance Assessment

This performance assessment serves as formative assessment, divided into three sets
based on student’s level of learning. See next pages for separate printable worksheets.
• Worksheet I (for beginners)
• Worksheet II (for average learners)
• Worksheet III (for advanced learners)

Teacher’s Notes
For a standard performance assessment regardless of the student’s level of learning,
you may give the problem items provided in the Check Your Understanding section of
the study guide.

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Worksheet I

A. Solve the following rational equations. Note that your solutions will be graded based
on the correctness of your LCD (1 point), correctness of the steps prior to the final
answer (1 point), correctness of the solutions/roots (1 point) and correctness of the
checking part (1 point). (20 points)

𝑥 10
1. =
𝑥+2 15
Solution and Answer: Checking:

𝑥 5 1
2. − =−
4 2𝑥 4𝑥
Solution and Answer: Checking:

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3 4 29
3. + =
𝑦−3 𝑦+2 𝑦 2 −𝑦−6
Solution and Answer: Checking:

5−𝑟 1
4. =
4 𝑟
Solution and Answer: Checking:

2 4𝑥−12
5. =1+
𝑥 𝑥 2 −2𝑥
Solution and Answer: Checking:

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Worksheet II

A. Solve the following rational equations. Note that your solutions will be graded based
on the correctness of your LCD (1 point), correctness of the steps prior to the final
answer (1 point), correctness of the solutions/roots (1 point) and correctness of the
checking part (1 point). (16 points)

𝑥−4 3
1. =
3𝑥+2 7
Solution and Answer: Checking:

3 2 𝑦2
2. + =
𝑦+3 𝑦−2 𝑦 2 +𝑦−6
Solution and Answer: Checking:

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𝑟−6 1
3. =
1−4𝑟 𝑟
Solution and Answer: Checking:

𝑥 1 1
4. + =
𝑥−1 𝑥−2 𝑥 2 −3𝑥+2
Solution and Answer: Checking:

B. Answer the following problem. (4 points)

1. Erika bought 25 kilograms of meat consisting of beef and pork. She bought ₱3,500
worth of beef and ₱3,900 worth of pork. If the cost per kilogram of beef is ₱90
more than that of pork, how many kilograms of each meat did she buy?

Solution and answer:

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 Unit 3: Rational Equations and Inequalities • Grade 11
Worksheet III

A. Solve the following rational equations. Note that your solutions will be graded based
on the correctness of your LCD (1 point), correctness of the steps prior to the final
answer (1 point), correctness of the solutions/roots (1 point) and correctness of the
checking part (1 point). (16 points)

4𝑥−5 2
1. =
2𝑥+7 5
Solution and Answer: Checking:

3 2 𝑦2
2. + =
𝑦+3 𝑦−1 𝑦 2 +2𝑦−3
Solution and Answer: Checking:

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𝑟+7 2
3. =
𝑟 𝑟
Solution and Answer: Checking:

1 1 𝑥 2 +5𝑥+5
4. + =
𝑥+1 𝑥+2 𝑥 2 +3𝑥+2
Solution and Answer: Checking:

B. Answer the following problem. (4 points)

1. Jules bought 20 kilograms of seafood consisting of shrimps and crabs. He bought
₱10,500 worth of shrimp and ₱5,750 worth of crab. If the cost per kilogram of
shrimp is ₱450 cheaper than that of crab, how many kilograms of each seafood
did he buy?

Solution and answer:

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Answer Key

Worksheet I
A. 1. 𝑥 = 4
2. 𝑥 = 3 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = −3
3. 𝑦 = 5
4. 𝑟 = 1 𝑜𝑟 𝑟 = 4
5. 𝑥 = ±2√2

Worksheet II
A. 1. 𝑥 = −17
2. 𝑦 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑦 = 5
3. 𝑟 = 1 ± √2
4. 𝑥 = −1

B. 1. 10 kilograms of beef; 15 kilograms of pork

Worksheet III
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A. 1. 𝑥 = 16
5±√37
2. 𝑦 =
2
3. 𝑟 = −5
4. no solution

B. 1. 15 kilograms of shrimp; 5 kilograms of crab

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Synthesis

Wrap-up To summarize the lesson, ask students the following

questions:
1. What are rational equations?
2. How do you solve rational equations?

Application and Values To integrate values and build connection to the real world,
Integration ask students the following questions:
1. Why are rational equations important in our lives?
2. How can we apply these concepts in real-life
situations?

Bridge to the Next Topic To spark interest for the next lesson, ask students the
following questions:
1. What are some applications of rational equations?
2. How does the graph of a rational function look like?

Bibliography
Cabral, Emmanuel, et al. Precalculus. Quezon City:Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2010.

Purple Math."Solving Rational Equations." Accessed February 22, 2019.

https://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvrtnl.htm

Versora, Debbie Marie, et al. Teaching Guide for Senior High School General Mathematics Core
Subject. Quezon City: Commission on Higher Education, 2016.

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