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Learn how to add and subtract rational expressions with like denominators and simplify your final answer by factoring out common factors. Practice examples included.
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10.4 Addition and Subtraction: Like Denominators • Goal: to add and subtract rational expressions with like denominators
To add and subtract rational expressions with like denominators… • Keep the denominator and add or subtract the numerators (just like adding like terms) • Remember to simplify your final answer
What does it mean to be simplified? • Your answer has to be completely factored (the numerator and denominator) any common factors must be canceled out
Add & Subtract Rational Expressions When the denominators are the same, add or subtract the numerators and write the sum or difference over the common denominator.
Add & Subtract Rational Expressions 3x2 + 4x -15
Subtracting RE • When you subtract a RE remember to distribute the minus sign to the numerator of the 2nd RE
Subtract fractions: ( ) 2
AssignmentPage 4432-32 even Answer must be factored