MAT1275 College Algebra and Trigonometry, Spring 2026

Textbook Sections

2.4: Rational Equations

WeBWorK Assignments (always due two classes after lesson)

• Equations-Rational Equations

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*Test 2

1.4.1: Radical Expressions
1.4.2: Simplifying Radical Expressions
1.4.3: Rational Exponents

Textbook Sections

1.3.4: Complex Rational Expressions

WeBWorK Assignments (always due two classes after lesson)

• Expressions-Rational Expressions-Complex Fractions 1
• Expressions-Rational Expressions-Complex Fractions 2

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2.4: Rational Equations

Hello class,

This is just a reminder that your 2nd test will be on Monday, March 30, 2025. You will not receive a test paper unless you submit your cell phone and smartwatch (if you have one).

You will not be allowed to use a calculator.

I am enclosing a sample test (Note: it has been updated) for you to work on in preparation for the test. It is by no means comprehensive and it is not the same as the test. Some things might get moved around /altered in the process. (Note: You’d be surprised how many of your classmates will think that this is actually the test, but it’s not).

You may also want to check Final Exam Review Questions :

Sample Test Answer Key (If there are any mistakes, please make a comment.)

Textbook Sections

1.3.3: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

WeBWorK Assignments (always due two classes after lesson)

• Expressions-Rational Expressions-Adding and Subtracting Part 1
• Expressions-Rational Expressions-Adding and Subtracting Part 2
• Expressions-Rational Expressions-Complex Fractions 1

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1.3.4: Complex Rational Expressions

Textbook Sections

1.3.1: Integer Exponents: a Review with Variables
1.3.2: Simplifying, Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

WeBWorK Assignments (always due two classes after lesson)

• Expressions-Rational Expressions-Multiplying and Dividing
• Expressions-Rational Expressions-Simplifying

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1.3.3: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
1.3.4: Complex Rational Expressions

Textbook Sections

2.2.1: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Zero-Product Property
2.3: Polynomial Equations

WeBWorK Assignments (always due two classes after lesson)

• Equations-Quadratic Equations-Zero Product
• Equations-Polynomial Equations

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1.3.1: Integer Exponents: a Review with Variables
1.3.2: Simplifying, Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

Textbook Sections

1.2.8: Factoring Special Products
1.2.9: General Strategy for Factoring Polynomials

WeBWorK Assignments (always due two classes after lesson)

• Expressions-Polynomials-Factor Special Products
• Expressions-Polynomials-General Strategy for Factoring

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2.2.1: Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Zero-Product Property
2.3: Polynomial Equations

Textbook Sections

1.2.7: Factoring Trinomials

WeBWorK Assignments (always due two classes after lesson)

• Expressions-Polynomials-Factor Trinomials
• Expressions-Polynomials-Factor Trinomials AC Method

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1.2.8: Factoring Special Products
1.2.9: General Strategy for Factoring Polynomials

Textbook Sections

1.2.6: The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping

WeBWorK Assignments (always due two classes after lesson)

• Expressions-Polynomials-GCF and Factor by Grouping

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1.2.7: Factoring Trinomials

Textbook Sections

1.2.5: Dividing Polynomials

WeBWorK Assignments (always due two classes after lesson)

• Graphs-Systems of Linear Equations

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1.2.6: The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping