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Simplify Rational Expressions Instructional VideoSimplify Rational Expressions Instructional Video
Publisher
Flipped Math
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
18:14
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
45 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2018
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Simplify Rational Expressions

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Don't be excluded from learning about rational expressions. Viewers of an educational video first find values that are excluded from the domain of rational expressions. They then see how to simplify rational expressions by factoring the numerator and denominator and then canceling like factors.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

rational expressions, simplify rational expressions, domain

Instructional Ideas

  • Pause the video to have the class try out the problems before viewing the solutions

Classroom Considerations

  • This is the first of five lessons for the Algebra II - Rational Expressions unit
  • Scholars should be familiar with rational numbers
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes corrective assignments for additional practice
  • Provides a separate answer key for instructors

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-APR.D.6

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