Lesson 1: Graphing Rational Equations

• Definition of a rational function

• Explanation of the characteristics of:

  • linear functions and their reciprocals

• Comparison of characteristics for linear and reciprocals

• Sample questions to check understanding

• Explanation of the characteristics of:

  • Quadratic functions and their reciprocals

• Simple example illustrated

  • Taking note of restrictions

• More challenging word problem

• Solutions for 2 rational inequality examples

• Use of inequality interval tables

Lesson 2: Graphing Rational Functions of the form ax + b/cx + d

• Explanation of a strategy for sketching

• Solved example using another strategy

• Solved example using a third strategy (intervals)

• Determination of graph

Lesson 3: Solving Rational Equations

• Simple example illustrated

  • Taking note of restrictions

• More challenging word problem explained

  • Use of inequality interval tables

• Solutions for 2 rational inequality examples

  • Use of algebraic process

  • Determination of inequality interval tables

Here are a few sample questions for you to practice. The answers are given at the end.