NOTRE DAME OF MLANG, INC.

Garcia St., M’lang, Cotabato

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
S.Y.: 2024-2025

LESSON PLAN IN GENERAL MATHEMATICS

October 14, 2024 – PATA Homeroom Meeting Solve the value of x of the following equation.
a. 𝑥 − 3 = 0
Date: Oct. 15-18, 2024

b. 3𝑥 − 5 = 𝑥 − 3
Topic: Rational Equation
Sub-Topic: Solving Problem Involving Rational
Equation. c. 𝑥2 − 25 = 0
d. 𝑥2 − 2𝑥 − 8 = 0
Time Allotment: 180 minutes

e. 𝑥2 − 3𝑥 = −2
I. LEARNING COMPETENCIES

f. 𝑥2 + 5𝑥 = 0
At the end of the lesson the students
will be able to:
 define a rational equation, and solutions and Guide Questions:
extraneous solutions of a rational equations. 1. What types of equation are given?
 find the LCD of a rational equations.
 solve roots/solutions of the rational 2. How do you solve linear equations in one
equations. variable?
 solve problems involving rational equation. 3. How do you solve quadratic equations in
one variable?
II. LEARNING MATERIALS
Reference: General Mathematics
Websites: link.quipper.com Discussion
Materials: worksheets
- rational expression
III. LEARNING PROCEDURE - rational equation
- Least Common Denominator
A. INTRODUCTION - solution or roots
PRELIMINARIES - extraneous solutions
A. Prayer
B. Greetings Example 1.
C. Checking of Attendance x 4
Solve =
D. Setting of Standards x+1 3
DAY 1
1. Find the LCD of the terms.
The denominators are 𝑥 + 1, 𝑥 − 2, and 𝑥2 −
B. INTERACTION

𝑥 − 2. Factoring the third denominator 𝑥2 −

𝑥 − 2 gives (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2). Thus, the LCD
Activity 1: Complete Me!
Let your students complete the following table.
of the given equation is (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2).
Find the least common multiple of each set of
2. Multiply both sides of the equation by the
polynomials.
LCD to remove the denominators then solve
Set of Polynomials LCM for the unknown variable

2, 6𝑥, 𝑥2
4𝑥, 3𝑥
3. Verify the answer by substituting each
5𝑥2,15𝑥3,20𝑥4 obtained solution to both sides of the
𝑥 + 1,𝑥 + 2
original equation.

𝑥 − 1, 𝑥2 + 2𝑥 + 1
2

𝑥2 + 4𝑥 + 3,𝑥2 + 3𝑥 + 2
DAY 2
Guide Question: PRELIMINARIES
1. How do you get the LCM of a set of A. Prayer
polynomials? B. Greetings
C. Checking of Attendance
D. Setting of Standards
Activity 2. Find the Solution.
 DAY 3
Example 2.
INTRODUCTION
4 y PRELIMINARIES
Find the solutions or roots of =
y+ 4 3 A. Prayer
1. Find the LCD of the terms. B. Greetings
C. Checking of Attendance

The denominators are 𝑦 + 4 and 3. Both of

D. Setting of Standards

these expressions are completely factored. Activity 3: Translate it!

Let your students complete the following table.
Thus, the LCD of the given equation is 3(𝑦
+ 4). Translate each of the following English phrases
into mathematical expression.

2. Multiply both sides of the equation by the

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

Guide Questions:
1. How do you translate English phrases into
mathematical expressions?
3. Verify the answer by substituting 2. What are your key words?
each obtained solution to both sides of the
original equation.
Example 4.
Example 3. The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its
2 3 denominator. If both the numerator and the
Find the roots of = .
x+7 x + 4 denominator of the fraction are increased by 4, then
3
1. Find the LCD of the terms. the resulting fraction is equal to . Find the
4

The denominators are 𝑥 + 7 and 𝑥 + 4.

original fraction.
Solution:
Both of these expressions are completely 1. Represent each unknown. Let 𝑥 be the
factored. Thus, the LCD of the given denominator of the fraction. Then the

denominator, is 𝑥 − 3.
equation is (𝑥 + 7)(𝑥 + 4). numerator, which is 3 less than the

Numerator 𝑥−3+4=𝑥+1
𝑥+4
2. Multiply both sides of the equation by
the LCD to remove the denominators then Denominator
solve for the unknown variable 2. Set up the working equation.
If both the numerator and the denominator of
the fraction is increased by 4, we have the
following.

x=−13

3. Verify the answer by substituting

each obtained solution to both sides of the
original equation.
 3  Verify the answer to our problem if it is the
These expressions form a fraction equal to , hence
4 solution.
x +1 3
the equation = represent the given problem. IV. EVALUATION
x+ 4 4
Instruction: Solve and check the solutions
3. Find the LCD of the rational expressions.
roots of the following rational equations.
The denominators are 4 and x + 4. Thus, the Write your answer in a 1 whole sheet of paper.
LCD is (4)(x + 4). (10 points each problem).
4. Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD
x 10
to clear the denominators then solve for the 1. = .
x+2 15
unknown variable.
x−4 3
2. = .
3 x +2 7

3. The numerator of a fraction is three less

than its denominator. If both the numerator
and the denominator of the fraction are
increased by 5, then the resulting fraction
5. Verify the answer by substituting x = 8 to the 3
is equal to . Find the original fraction.
original equation. 4

V. ASSIGNMENT
Instruction: Solve and check the solutions
6. Use the solution to answer the question being roots of the following rational equations.
asked in the problem. Write your answer in a 1 whole sheet of
Numerator: x − 3 = 8 − 3 = 5 paper. (10 points each problem).
Denominator: x = 8 3 2 y
2

5 1. + = 2 .
Thus, the original fraction is y +3 y−2 y + y−6
8
DAY 4 3 1 13
2. + = 2 .
PRELIMINARIES x+1 x x + x
A. Prayer
B. Greetings
C. Checking of Attendance
D. Setting of Standards
Prepared by:
INTEGRATION JOHN N. BAYLON, LPT
- Why we need to find the solutions or the Teacher
roots of rational equation?
- How can we apply the process on how to
solve the solutions of a rational equations in Checked by:
real life?
MELINDA E. JORNADAL, LPT
Values Integration:
Math Coordinator
 Finding a solution to a problem in our life.