Ch 17: NES Math: Rational Expressions
About This Chapter
NES Math: Rational Expressions - Chapter Summary
Get ready for the NES Math test with our chapter's lessons. Review the process of performing operations with rational expressions, and learn more about rational equations and graphs of rational expressions. The videos, quizzes and study aids will help you tackle questions on:
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with rational expressions
- Ways to solve a rational equation
- Reciprocals of rational expressions
- How to simplify complex rational expressions
- How to analyze the graph of a rational function
These lessons average about five minutes in length, and you can watch them on a computer, smartphone or tablet anytime. Lesson quizzes and a chapter exam let you gauge your progress, and the video links in our clickable Timeline offer a quick way to jump back to specific parts of the lesson for review. Every lesson is accompanied by a written lesson transcript that has important concepts and terms highlighted.
NES Math: Rational Expressions Chapter Objectives
Five states use the NES Math test as one of the requirements for obtaining teacher certification in the content area. The computer-delivered test consists of 150 multiple-choice questions divided into five content domains. Questions on rational expressions are in the Patterns, Algebra, and Functions content domain, which accounts for 24% of the total score on the test.
Our quizzes give you valuable practice answering questions in the format you'll encounter on the NES Math test. These quizzes also offer an opportunity to evaluate your learning and see where you need extra study before test day.
1. How to Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions
Multiplying and dividing rational polynomial expressions is exactly like multiplying and dividing fractions. Like fractions, we will reduce. With polynomial expressions we use factoring and canceling. I also give you a little mnemonic to help you remember when you need a common denominator and when you don't.
2. How to Add and Subtract Rational Expressions
Adding and subtracting rational expressions brings everything you learned about fractions into the world of algebra. We will mix common denominators with factoring and FOILing.
3. How to Solve a Rational Equation
A rational equation is one that contains fractions. Yes, we will be finding a common denominator that has 'x's. But no worries! Together we will use a process that will help us solve rational equations every time!
4. Division and Reciprocals of Rational Expressions
In this video lesson, you will learn how to divide and take the reciprocal of any rational expression. Learn the one easy step you take to be able to find your answer quickly and easily.
5. Simplifying Complex Rational Expressions
When it comes to fractions, things may seem to get really complicated and scary when you have a fraction on top of a fraction. But never fear, after watching this video lesson, you will be able to simplify these expressions like a pro.
6. Analyzing the Graph of a Rational Function: Asymptotes, Domain, and Range
Watch this video lesson and get some practice reading and analyzing the graphs of rational functions. Learn how to identify asymptotes, domain, and range of these functions.
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Other Chapters
Other chapters within the NES Mathematics (304): Practice & Study Guide course
- NES Math: Properties of Real Numbers
- NES Math: Fractions
- NES Math: Decimals & Percents
- NES Math: Ratios & Proportions
- NES Math: Units of Measure & Conversions
- NES Math: Logic
- NES Math: Reasoning
- NES Math: Vector Operations
- NES Math: Matrix Operations & Determinants
- NES Math: Exponents & Exponential Expressions
- NES Math: Algebraic Expressions
- NES Math: Linear Equations
- NES Math: Inequalities
- NES Math: Absolute Value
- NES Math: Quadratic Equations
- NES Math: Polynomials
- NES Math: Radical Expressions
- NES Math: Systems of Equations
- NES Math: Complex Numbers
- NES Math: Functions
- NES Math: Piecewise Functions
- NES Math: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
- NES Math: Continuity of Functions
- NES Math: Limits
- NES Math: Rate of Change
- NES Math: Derivative Rules
- NES Math: Graphing Derivatives
- NES Math: Applications of Derivatives
- NES Math: Area Under the Curve & Integrals
- NES Math: Integration Techniques
- NES Math: Applications of Integration
- NES Math: Foundations of Geometry
- NES Math: Geometric Figures
- NES Math: Properties of Triangles
- NES Math: Triangle Theorems & Proofs
- NES Math: Parallel Lines & Polygons
- NES Math: Quadrilaterals
- NES Math: Circles & Arc of a Circle
- NES Math: Conic Sections
- NES Math: Geometric Solids
- NES Math: Analytical Geometry
- NES Math: Trigonometric Functions
- NES Math: Trigonometric Graphs
- NES Math: Solving Trigonometric Equations
- NES Math: Trigonometric Identities
- NES Math: Sequences & Series
- NES Math: Graph Theory
- NES Math: Set Theory
- NES Math: Statistics Overview
- NES Math: Summarizing Data
- NES Math: Tables, Plots & Graphs
- NES Math: Probability
- NES Math: Discrete Probability Distributions
- NES Math: Continuous Probability Distributions
- NES Math: Sampling
- NES Math: Regression & Correlation
- NES Mathematics Flashcards
