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R7 Rational
Expressions
Rational Expressions
An expression that can be written in the form P/Q, where P and Q are polynomials and Q
is not equal to zero.
Rational Expressions1. Factor each expression completely
2. List any restrictions on the variables in the denominator
3. Divide out any common factors
4. Simplify and leave your answer in factored form
Simplify each rational expression and list any
restrictions
Simplify each rational expression and list any
restrictions
Multiplying and Dividing Rational
Expressions1. Change division to multiplication
of inverse
2. Factor each expression completely
3. Divide out any common factors
4. Simplify and leave answer in factored form
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Adding and Subtracting
Rational Expressions1. Factor each denominator completely
2. Find the LCM of the denominators
3. Multiply each term by the LCM
4. Simplify the numerator
5. The denominator is the LCM
6. Simplify and leave your answer in factored form
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Complex Rational Expressions
1. Factor each denominator completely
2. Find the LCM
3. Multiply numerator/denominator by LCM
4. Combine your like terms
5. Simplify and leave your answer in factored form
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
Perform the indicated operation and simplify
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