Instructional Video2:08
Brian McLogan

Simplify a rational expression by factoring the denominator

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to simplify rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. To simplify a rational expression, we factor...
Instructional Video1:01:45
Brian McLogan

Graph Rational Functions | Rational Functions | Pre-Calculus

12th - Higher Ed
Let's discover how to identify the asymptotes and intercepts of a rational function. We will begin graphing the reciprocal function and use that to help us understand the asymptotes and intercepts of any reciprocal function. I make...
Instructional Video2:39
Brian McLogan

Multiplying rational expressions

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to simplify expressions by multiplying its terms. When multiplying expressions, each individual term of the expression is multiplied to its like term and the exponents are evaluated using the product rule, the quotient rule...
Instructional Video3:44
Brian McLogan

Summary for multiplying and dividing rational expressions

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to multiply/divide rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction, usually having variable(s) in the denominator. Recall that to multiply two fractions, we multiply the numerators...
Instructional Video5:56
Curated Video

Rewrite polynomial expressions by factoring

K - 5th
In this lesson you will learn to rewrite polynomial expressions by factoring to simplify common factors.
Instructional Video3:14
Brian McLogan

What do I need to know to solve rational equations

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn about solving rational equations. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. There are many ways to solve rational equations, one of...
Instructional Video5:24
Brian McLogan

Adding and subtracting three rational expressions

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to add/subtract rational expressions. When adding or subtracting two or more rational expressions with common denominators, we add or subtract only the numerator while we keep the denominator the same. We will then simplify our...
Instructional Video8:43
Brian McLogan

Master Simplifying Rational Expressions

12th - Higher Ed
Master Simplifying Rational Expressions
Instructional Video4:11
Curated Video

Rewriting Rational Expressions Using Long Division

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to rewrite rational expressions using long division as an alternative to factoring. They demonstrate the step-by-step process of long division with examples, showing how to find the quotient and...
Instructional Video2:02
Brian McLogan

Find x and y intercepts of a rational function

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to find the x and y-intercepts of a rational function. The x-intercept(s) of a function occurs when y = 0 and the y-intercept(s) of a function occurs when x = 0. To find the y-intercept of a function, we plug in zero for x...
Instructional Video1:01
Brian McLogan

Simplifying an expression using the rules of exponents

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to simplify expressions using the quotient rule and the negative exponent rule of exponents. The quotient rule of exponents states that the quotient of powers with a common base is equivalent to the power with the common base...
Instructional Video3:02
Curated Video

Dividing Rational Expressions

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to divide rational expressions by making connections to dividing fractions. They review the concept of dividing fractions and then apply the same principles to dividing rational expressions.
Instructional Video4:00
Curated Video

Solving Rational Equations Using the Least Common Denominator

K - 5th
In this video, students are taught how to solve rational equations by using the least common denominator. The teacher explains the steps involved in solving proportions and demonstrates how to solve different rational equations. The...
Instructional Video4:52
Curated Video

Solving Rational Equations and Checking for Extraneous Solutions

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve rational equations by eliminating the denominators and checking for extraneous solutions. They provide examples and step-by-step instructions on factoring the denominators, multiplying by...
Instructional Video5:28
Curated Video

Solving Real World Problems with Rational Equations

K - 5th
This video explains the concept of rational expressions and equations, the importance of checking for extraneous solutions, and the process of solving equations by multiplying by the least common denominator. Through various examples,...
Instructional Video5:32
Curated OER

How Do You Simplify a Mixed Expression Over a Mixed Expression?

8th - 11th
You will need to pay close attention while watching this video. There are many steps and many operations to do to simplify this algebraic fraction. If it seems hard the first time you watch it and you miss something, then watch it again....
Instructional Video4:07
Curated OER

How Do You Subtract Two Rational Expressions with Different Denominators?

8th - 11th
Reinforce instruction on the least common denominator and subtracting rational expressions with this tutorial video. Learners can view this video in class or at home. Consider using this resource to supplement your lesson plan.
Instructional Video0:56
Curated OER

What's a Rational Equation?

8th - 11th
What is a rational expression? Is it something to do with numerators, denominators, and polynomials? What things make up a rational equation? Watch this video as the teacher explains what makes a rational equation.
Instructional Video2:49
Curated OER

How Do You Multiply Quotients of Monomials?

8th - 9th
Multiply two monomial rational expressions and then rewrite the solution in simplest form. Multiplying seems straightforward, but what about the reducing part? Find the greatest common factor. Then divide the numerator by the GCF, and...
Instructional Video1:14
Curated OER

What's a Quotient?

4th - 8th
A straightforward definition of a quotient, this video targets a slightly more advanced audience by using rational expressions to demonstrate a quotient. Make sure your class knows that a quotient is the answer they get when they divide...
Instructional Video2:44
Curated OER

How Do You Divide Quotients of Monomials?

8th - 9th
Learn how to divide algebraic fractions by multiplying. What?! Yes, It's just like dividing regular fractions where you use the reciprocal of the second fraction and then multiply. Watch this video and see just how it's done.
Instructional Video5:44
Curated OER

How Do You Reduce Common Factors in a Rational Expression?

7th - 9th
Multiply the given algebraic fractions. But first, reduce, reduce, reduce! It is a good rule of thumb to reduce as much as possible before multiplying. So how do you reduce rational expressions? Put the like terms together and cancel the...
Instructional Video4:26
Curated OER

How Do You Find Excluded Values?

8th - 11th
Teach excluded values with this video. Using a real example, a lecturer breaks down how to find the excluded values of a rational expression. She defines what an excluded value is and completes the problem, explaining each step along the...
Instructional Video1:31
Curated OER

What's an Excluded Value?

8th - 11th
What is the term that is applied when a variable's value makes the denominator in an expression zero? It's called an excluded value. This is something pretty important to know because a rational expression cannot be divided by zero and...