In this lesson on applications of rational expressions, viewers will learn to solve word problems that involve equations with rational expressions. The lesson provides examples, such as calculating how long it will take two people working together to paint two rooms or drain two-thirds of a pool. Viewers will also learn how to set up equations and use task rate to determine the time it will take to complete a task.
Application / word problems involving rational expressions / fractions.
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