Inverse Variation
Factoring
Components of Rational Functions
Multiplying & Dividing Rational Functions
Adding & Subtracting Rational Functions
Solving Rational Equations
Least Common Multiples
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What is the general equation for inverse variation?

y = k/x or xy=k

100

x^2-49

(x+7)(x-7)

100

Which part of a rational expression helps us find the equation of a vertical asymptote?

Denominator

100

When multiplying, what can we do when a factor in the numerator matches a factor in the denominator?

Cancel the factor

100

3/x+2/x

5/x

100

2/x=1/4

x=8

100

What is the LCM of 3x and 6y?

6xy

200

What does the constant k represent?

The constant of proportionality
200

3x+6

3(x+2)

200

Which part of a rational expression helps us find the x-intercept(s)?

Numerator

200

1/x divide 1/x

1

200

1/x+2/x^2

(2+x)/x^2

200

 3/x=x/3 

x=3, -3

200

What is the LCM of (x+1) and (x-2)?

(x+1)(x-2)

300

If x and y are inversely proportional, and x=2 when y=8, what is the value of when x=4?

y=4

300

x^2-100

(x+10)(x-10)

300

When finding the y-intercept, what must we do with the variables?

Substitute every x with zero.

300

3/x divide x/3

9/x^2

300

 3/x-2/x 

1/x

300

 1/(x+2)=1/5 

x=3

300

What is the LCM of  5x^2 and 10 ?

10x^2

400

What is the value of k?

k=24

400

3x^2-x

3x(x-1)

400

How do we know if there is a hole in a rational functions?

The numerator and denominator will have common factors.

400

10/x times 3/10

3/x

400

 5/x^2-2/x 

(5-2x)/x^2

400

 2/(x+3)=1/4 

x=5

400

What is the LCM of 2, 3, and 12x?

12x

500

If it takes 3 people 2 hours to drink a giant milkshake, how many people will it take to drink a giant milkshake in 6 hours?

One

500

Factor 

x^2+2x-35

(x+7)(x-5)

500

What does BOBO BOTN EATSDC help us locate?

Horizontal Asymptotes

500

 1/(x+1)times ((x+1)(x-2))/5 

(x-2)/5

500

 x/x^3-x/x^3 

0

500


 (2x)/5=10/1 

x=25

500

What is the LCM of  x^2y^2 and 3x^2 ?

3x^2y^2