ALG2.MATH.6.I
Solve rational equations that have real solutions.
Algebra II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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rational equationsreal solutions
Skills
- solve (rational equations with real solutions) #dok2
- identify (real solutions to rational equations) #dok1
- apply (algebraic methods to rational equations) #dok2
- check (solutions of rational equations for validity in original equation) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the components of a rational equation. #dok1
- I can define what real solutions are in the context of rational equations. #dok1
- I can solve rational equations that have real solutions using algebraic methods. #dok2
- I can check whether my solution to a rational equation is valid. #dok2
- I can explain the steps involved in solving a rational equation. #dok2
- I can analyze complex rational equations to determine appropriate solving strategies. #dok3
- I can interpret the meaning and restrictions of solutions in a given context. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Solving rational equations expands the set of problems students can tackle and develops algebraic reasoning with fractions and variables.
- Understanding how to find and verify real solutions to rational equations is crucial for modeling and solving real-world problems involving rates, proportions, and rational expressions.
Essential Questions
- What is a rational equation, and how does it differ from other types of equations?
- What steps are involved in solving a rational equation, and why are they necessary?
- How can we determine if a solution to a rational equation is real and valid?
- What are some real-world situations where rational equations might be used to model and solve problems?
- How do we handle potential restrictions on the domain when solving rational equations?