Lesson 3
1. Lesson 3
1.10. Explore 6
Module 7: Rational Functions and Function Operations
In Try This 4 you looked at an application of a rational equation. By graphing and analyzing the graph of
where T is the total number of tanks, n is the total number of serial numbers, and m is the largest known serial number, you were able to answer the questions.


Read “Example 4” on pages 463 and 464 of the textbook to see another example of how a problem can be solved using a rational equation.
Self-Check 3
Complete questions 11, 12, and 13 on pages 466 and 467 of the textbook. Answer