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9.4 Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions. p.554 How do you simplify fractions made up of rational functions?. Simplified form of a rational expression -. Means the numerator and denominator have NO common factors.
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9.4 Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions p.554 How do you simplify fractions made up of rational functions?
Simplified form of a rational expression - • Means the numerator and denominator have NO common factors. • If the numerator and/or denominator are polynomials, factor them ALL THE WAY, then cancel common factors. (x+?) or (x-?) is a package deal—don’t break it up! ** Hint for simplifying: FACTOR EVERYTHING FIRST!! (told you factoring wasn’t going away anytime soon)
9x2 + 30x + 25 4x2 -16x +16 3x2 -17x +10 3x3 - 4x2 -12x +16 5x3 + 80 X3 + 3x2 - 9x - 27 Factor Completely. (3x+5)2 (x+2)(x-2)(3x-4) 4(x-2)2 5(x3+16) (3x-2)(x-5) (x-3)(x+3)2
More Examples: Simplify. (Hint: Factor everything first!!)
How do you simplify fractions made up of rational functions? Factor
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