Unit 5-REVIEW and Holiday Trivia!

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What is a rational expression?

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A rational expression is a fraction where both the numerator and the denominator are polynomials.

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What does it mean to divide rational expressions?

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Dividing rational expressions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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How many days are in a typical year?

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A typical year contains 365 days.

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On which day does Christmas usually fall?

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Christmas usually falls on the 359th day of the year.

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The Winter Solstice is the first day of winter, typically occurring around December 21st.

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What is Omisoka?

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Omisoka is New Year's Eve in Japan.

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What is the formula for simplifying the expression (x-9)/(x+9)?

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The expression simplifies to 1/(x-9) when x is not equal to 9.

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What is the significance of the Winter Equinox?

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The Winter Equinox marks the time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around December 21st.

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What is the festival of lights celebrated in Sweden?

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The festival of lights celebrated in Sweden is known as 'Lucia'.

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What is the purpose of simplifying expressions in mathematics?

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Simplifying expressions makes them easier to work with and understand.