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Solve It! At 3 P.M., four runners all leave the starting line, running laps around the indoor track.

If the runners maintain their pace, at what time with Sue, Drew, and Stu finish a lap together?
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Take Note: What is a least common multiple?
Take Note: Write two whole numbers with a least common multiple of 21.
Take Note: Write two variable expressions with a least common multiple of

Problem 1 Got It?

Problem 1 Got It?
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Take Note: What is a least common denominator?
Take Note: Write two fractions with a least common denominator of 15.
Take Note: Write two rational expressions with a least common denominator of
Problem 2 Got It? Consider the expression below and use it to match responses from the left to the items on the right.
x β -1
x β 0
x β 1
x β 2
What is the sum of the two rational expressions in simplest form?
Identify any restriction(s) on the variable.
Problem 2 Got It? Consider the expression below and use it to match responses from the left to the items on the right.
x β -2
x β -1
x β 1
x β 2
What is the sum of the two rational expressions in simplest form?
Identify any restriction(s) on the variable.
Problem 2 Got It? Reasoning: Is it possible to add the rational expressions in Problem 2 by finding a common denominator, but not the least common denominator? Explain.

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Take Note: Summarize the process of subtracting rational expressions that is demonstrated in Problem 3.

Problem 3 Got It?

Problem 3 Got It?
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Take Note: Define complex fraction.
Take Note: Provide an example of a complex fraction.
Take Note: Provide an example of a rational expression that is NOT a complex fraction.
Take Note: Which method, Method 1 or Method 2, do you prefer for simplifying the complex fraction in Problem 4? Explain.

Problem 4 Got It?
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Problem 5 Got It? Suppose Option 3 is to buy a new hybrid that will get double the mileage of the present hybrid. The SUV mileage stays the same. Which of the three options will give the best combined mpg?

π§ Retrieval Practice:
Summarize the mathematical content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?