5 minutes Warm-Up Solve. 1) 2) 3) 4)

8.5.1 Solving Rational Equations and Inequalities Objectives: Solve a rational equation or inequality by using algebra, a table, or a graph Solve problems by using a rational equation or inequality

Example 1 Solve.

Example 1 Solve. CHECK Let x = 9 Let x = -2 ? ? ? ?

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Example 2 Solve . (x + 2)(x – 2) (x + 2)(x – 2) (x – 2)(x) - 8

Example 2 Solve . CHECK Let x = 6

Example 2 Solve . CHECK ? Let x = 6 ?

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Homework p.517 #9,13,15,19,23,25

5 minutes Warm-Up Solve 1) 2)

8.5 Solving Rational Equations and Inequalities Objectives: Solve a rational equation or inequality by using algebra, a table, or a graph Solve problems by using a rational equation or inequality

Example 1 Solve . where x-3 > 0 : where x-3 < 0 : -2 -2

Example 1 Solve . where x-3 > 0 : where x-3 < 0 : and -2 -2

Example 1 Solve . where x-3 > 0 : where x-3 < 0 : and and or

Example 2 Solve . Case 1: x-1 is positive and x+4 is positive Case 2: x-1 is positive and x+4 is negative Case 3: x-1 is negative and x+4 is positive Case 4: x-1 is negative and x+4 is negative Graph

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Homework p.518 #29-37 odds,43,45 *you need a graphing calculator for 43 & 45 8.1 - 8.5 Quiz tomorrow Review Sheet #4 Quiz tomorrow