2010-2011 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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MAT 086 - Rational Expressions and Equations
Simplify rational expressions by factoring. Determine the domain of a rational function. Add, subtract, multiply and divide algebraic fractions. Simplify complex fractions. Evaluate complicated formulas using a scientific calculator. Solve rational equations that reduce to linear or quadratic form. Solve and evaluate literal equations. Solve application problems with rational equations.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: MAT 085 Quadratic Equations and Circles
Credits: 0
Hours
1 Class Hour
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Simplify rational expressions by factoring.
2. Determine the domain of a rational function.
3. Multiply and divide algebraic fractions.
4. Add and subtract algebraic fractions.
5. Simplify complex fractions.
6. Evaluate complicated formulas including complex fractions using a scientific calculator.
7. Solve rational equations that reduce to linear or quadratic form.
8. Solve and evaluate literal equations.
9. Solve application problems with rational equations.
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