Algebra 2 8-6 Complete Lesson: Solving Rational Equations

Solve It! You normally walk the sidewalk from home to school in 25 minutes. If you walk the shortcut at your normal constant rate, how much time would you save?

Problem 2 Got It? You ride your bike to a store, 4 mi away, to pick up things for dinner. When there is no wind, you ride at 10 mi/h. Today your trip to the store and back took 1 hour. What was the speed of the wind today?

Open-Ended: Write a rational equation including at least two rational expressions that have different denominators and the following LCD.

Review Lesson 8-5: Match each difference on the left with its simplified form on the right.

Review Lesson 7-5: Solve the equation. Enter only a number.

Review Lesson 7-5: Solve the equation. Enter only a number.

Review Lesson 1-1: Identify the pattern on the right and identify the next three terms by dragging them from the left. In this item, the order of the next three terms does not matter.

Vocabulary Review: Which phrase best describes a rational expression?

Vocabulary Review: Identify the rational expressions below. Select all that apply.

Use Your Vocabulary: Drag the appropriate term from the left to fill in the blank and complete the sentence on the right.

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Reflection: Math Success