Transcript Multiplying Rational Expressions

Chapter 6
Rational Expressions, Functions,
and Equations
§ 6.1
Rational Expressions and Functions:
Multiplying and Dividing
Rational Expressions
EXAMPLE
The rational function
130 x
f x  
100  x
models the cost, f (x) in millions of dollars, to inoculate x% of
the population against a particular strain of flu. The graph of
the rational function is shown. Use the function’s equation to
solve the following problem.
Find and interpret f (60). Identify your solution as a point on
the graph.
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Rational Expressions
CONTINUED
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
0
20
40
60
80
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Rational Expressions
CONTINUED
SOLUTION
We use substitution to evaluate a rational function, just as we
did to evaluate other functions in Chapter 2.
f x  
130 x
100  x
This is the given rational
function.
13060 
f 60  
100  60
Replace each occurrence of
x with 60.
7800

 195
40
Perform the indicated
operations.
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Rational Expressions
CONTINUED
Thus, f (60) = 195. This means that the cost to inoculate 60%
of the population against a particular strain of the flu is $195
million. The figure below illustrates the solution by the point
(60,195) on the graph of the rational function.
1000
900
800
700
600
(60,195)
500
400
300
200
100
0
0
20
40
60
80
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Rational Expressions - Domain
EXAMPLE
Find the domain of f if
f x  
3x
.
2
x  13 x  36
SOLUTION
The domain of f is the set of all real numbers except those for
which the denominator is zero. We can identify such numbers
by setting the denominator equal to zero and solving for x.
x 2  13 x  36  0
Set the denominator equal to 0.
x  4x  9  0
Factor.
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Rational Expressions - Domain
CONTINUED
x4  0
x4
or
x 9  0
x 9
Set each factor equal to 0.
Solve the resulting equations.
Because 4 and 9 make the denominator zero, these are the
values to exclude. Thus,
Domain of f  x | x is a real number and x  4 and x  9
or
Domain of f  - ,4  4,9  9,  .
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Rational Expressions
Asymptotes
Vertical
Asymptotes
A vertical line that the graph of a function
approaches, but does not touch.
Horizontal
Asymptotes
A horizontal line that the graph of a function
approaches as x gets very large or very small. The
graph of a function may touch/cross its horizontal
asymptote.
Simplifying Rational Expressions
1) Factor the numerator and the denominator completely.
2) Divide both the numerator and the denominator by any common
factors.
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Simplifying Rational Expressions
EXAMPLE
Simplify:
x 1
.
2
x  2x  3
SOLUTION
x 1
1 x  1

x 2  2 x  3 x  3x  1

1 x  1
x  3x  1
1

x 3
Factor the numerator and
denominator.
Divide out the common factor,
x + 1.
Simplify.
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Simplifying Rational Expressions
EXAMPLE
2
x
 7 x  12
Simplify:
.
2
9 x
SOLUTION
x 2  7 x  12 x  3x  4

2
3  x 3  x 
9 x
Factor the numerator and
denominator.

x  3x  4

3  x  1 3  x 
Rewrite 3 – x as (-1)(-3 + x).

x  3x  4

3  x  1x  3
Rewrite -3 + x as x – 3.
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Simplifying Rational Expressions
CONTINUED

x  3x  4

3  x  1x  3

x  4
3  x  1
Divide out the common factor,
x – 3.
Simplify.
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Multiplying Rational Expressions
Multiplying Rational Expressions
1) Factor all numerators and denominators completely.
2) Divide numerators and denominators by common
factors.
3) Multiply the remaining factors in the numerators and
multiply the remaining factors in the denominators.
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Multiplying Rational Expressions
EXAMPLE
2 x 2  3xy  2 y 2 3x 2  2 xy  y 2
Multiply:
 2
.
2
2
2
3x  4 xy  y
x  xy  6 y
SOLUTION
2 x 2  3xy  2 y 2 3x 2  2 xy  y 2
 2
2
2
3x  4 xy  y
x  xy  6 y 2

2 x  y x  2 y  3x  y x  y 


3x  y x  y  x  2 y x  3 y 

2 x  y x  2 y   3x  y x  y 
3x  y x  y  x  2 y x  3 y 
This is the original expression.
Factor the numerators and
denominators completely.
Divide numerators and
denominators by common
factors.
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Multiplying Rational Expressions
CONTINUED

2 x  y 3x  y 

3x  y x  3 y 
Multiply the remaining factors
in the numerators and in the
denominators.
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Dividing Rational Expressions
Simplifying Rational Expressions with Opposite
Factors in the Numerator and Denominator
The quotient of two polynomials that have opposite signs and are additive
inverses is -1.
Dividing Rational Expressions
If P, Q, R, and S are polynomials, where Q  0, R  0, and S  0, then
P R P S PS
   
.
Q S Q R QR
R
Change division
to multiplication.
Replace Swith its reciprocal by
interchanging its numerator and
denominator.
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Multiplying Rational Expressions
EXAMPLE
8y  2 3  y
 2
.
Multiply: 2
y 9 4y  y
SOLUTION
8y  2 3  y
 2
2
y 9 4y  y

This is the original expression.
24 y  1
3 y

 y  3 y  3 y4 y  1
24 y  1
3 y


 y  3 y  3 y4 y  1
(-1)
Factor the numerators and
denominators completely.
Divide numerators and
denominators by common
factors. Because 3 – y and y -3
are opposites, their quotient is -1.
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Multiplying Rational Expressions
CONTINUED

2
 y  3y
or

2
 y  3 y
Multiply the remaining factors
in the numerators and in the
denominators.
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Dividing Rational Expressions
EXAMPLE
xy  y 2
2 x 2  xy  3 y 2
Divide: 2
 2
.
2
x  2 x  1 2 x  5xy  3 y
SOLUTION
xy  y 2
2 x 2  xy  3 y 2
 2
2
x  2 x  1 2 x  5 xy  3 y 2
This is the original expression.
xy  y 2 2 x 2  5 xy  3 y 2
 2
 2
x  2 x  1 2 x  xy  3 y 2
Invert the divisor and multiply.
y  x  y  2 x  3 y  x  y 


2
x  1 2 x  3 y x  y 
Factor.
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Dividing Rational Expressions
CONTINUED
y  x  y  2 x  3 y  x  y 


2
x  1 2 x  3 y x  y 
yx  y 

x  12
Divide numerators and
denominators by common
factors.
Multiply the remaining factors
in the numerators and in the
denominators.
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