1. Lesson 5

Mathematics 30-2 Module 5

Module 5: Rational Expressions

 

Lesson 5: Applications of Rational Equations

 

Focus

 

This is a picture of blocks that spell TEAM.

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It’s Super Challenge Day! Two-person teams will compete to win three different challenges and the right to be crowned Super Challenge Champions. Teams compete in events such as Scooter Rendezvous, Flyer Scramble, and Mixture Madness.

 

In the previous lesson you learned how to solve rational equations. In this lesson you will use the strategies learned to solve practical problems involving rational equations that will centre on the events of Super Challenge Day.

 

Lesson Outcome

 

At the end of this lesson you will be able to solve contextual problems by using a rational equation.

 

Lesson Question

 

You will investigate the following question: How can real-world problems be modelled with rational expressions and rational equations?

 

Assessment

 

Your assessment may be based on a combination of the following tasks:

  • completion of the Lesson 5 Assignment (Download the Lesson 5 Assignment and save it in your course folder now.)
  • course folder submissions from Try This and Share activities
  • work under Project Connection