Mastering Rational Expressions: Simplification and Arithmetic Operations
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Learn to simplify and perform arithmetic operations with rational expressions in Holt McDougal Algebra 2. Explore examples of multiplying and dividing rational expressions. Practice exercises included.
Mastering Rational Expressions: Simplification and Arithmetic Operations
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Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Essential Questions • How do we simplify rational expressions? • How do we multiply and divide rational expressions? Holt McDougal Algebra 2 Holt Algebra 2
Example 1: Multiplying Rational Expressions Multiply. Assume that all expressions are defined.
Example 2: Multiplying Rational Expressions Multiply. Assume that all expressions are defined.
÷ = 1 3 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 3 You can also divide rational expressions. Recall that to divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal. 2 =
Example 3: Dividing Rational Expressions Divide. Assume that all expressions are defined.
Example 4: Dividing Rational Expressions Divide. Assume that all expressions are defined.
Example 5: Dividing Rational Expressions Divide. Assume that all expressions are defined.
Example 6: Dividing Rational Expressions Divide. Assume that all expressions are defined.