Intermediate Algebra
Chapter 5: Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions

Manipulating rational expressions and solving rational equations are our goals in Chapter 5.

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The downloadable and on-line exercises and review material found on this web site support your practice of using your skills from Chapter 5 to translate solve and apply systems of equations.

Extra Practice exercises are downloadable worksheets of additional practice exercises. Print out these worksheets, work through the exercises, then check your work against the answer page.


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InterAct Math tutorials provide you with online practice problems and guided solutions.

Once you've practiced and reviewed systems of equations, consider the everyday uses of graphs and functions. Refer back to page 373, the first page of Chapter 5 in your Intermediate Algebra textbook and review the homemade floorwax mixture application.

Here's your chance to explore the World Wide Web and practice your new skills at the same time. Explore some related Web sites to learn more about standard and non-standard television signals.

After you've practiced and after you've explored, don't forget about your upcoming Chapter Test. Prepare for your exam by working through our Chapter 5 Review, and then check your answers. These free downloadable files are accessible by selecting the Chapter Review button at the top of this page.

Good luck!



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Chapter Table of Contents

Section 5.1 Rational Expressions and Functions; Multiplying, Dividing, and Simplifying
Section 5.2 LCMs, LCDs, Addition and Subtraction
Section 5.3 Division of Polynomials
Section 5.4 Complex Rational Expressions
Section 5.5 Solving Rational Equations
Section 5.6 Applications and Problem Solving
Section 5.7 Formulas and Applications
Section 5.8 Variation and Applications