Take any number (except for 1). Square that number and then subtract one. Divide by one less than your original number. Now subtract your original number. Did you reach 1 for an answer? You should have.

Create your own number game using the rules of algebra and post it for your classmates to solve. Think about values that may not work. State whether your number game uses the skill of simplifying rational expressions.

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Take any number (except for 1). Square that number and then subtract one. Divide by one less than your original number. Now subtract your original number. Did you reach 1 for an answer? You should have.

Create your own number game using the rules of algebra and post it for your classmates to solve. Think about values that may not work. State whether your number game uses the skill of simplifying rational expressions.