Intermediate Algebra Review Part 1

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Lesson Summary:

In this lesson, the instructor reviews a variety of topics in intermediate algebra, including rational expressions, equations, proportions, work problems, functions, inequalities, interval notation, and absolute value equations and inequalities. The lesson shows various methods for factoring and simplifying expressions, including canceling out common factors. The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding the steps involved in each problem and offers alternative approaches to solving the problems.

Lesson Description:

Solutions to a Review for Midterm 1 in Intermediate Algebra--Rational Expressions, Equations, Proportions, Work Problems, Functions, Inequalities, Interval notation, Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities.

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There is a series of 11 videos. Pdf of problems is at: https://sites.google.com/site/harlandclub/Home/math/algebra/intrevmt1

Questions answered by this video:
  • How do you simplify rational polynomial expressions?
  • How do you simplify (5x^2 - 7x - 6)/(14x - 7x^2)?
  • How do you divide polynomial fractions?
  • How do you divide and simplify (6x^2 + 13x + 6)/(4x^2 - 9) / (6x^2 + x - 2)/(4x^2 - 1)?
  • How do you subtract polynomial fractions?
  • How do you subtract and simplify (4x + 7)/(2x^2 + 7x - 4) - (x - 5)/(2x^2 + 7x - 4)?
  • Staff Review

    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    This is the first lesson in an 11-part Algebra Review series. Several problems are solved and all work is shown and explained for all problems. This is a great series for brushing up on your Algebra skills. The problems in this video cover simplifying rational polynomial expressions. Multiple methods of simplifying are shown.