Lesson 8-1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions.notebook

Lesson 8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions.notebook

Lesson 8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

April 28, 2017

Rational Expression ­ a ratio of two polynomial expressions

a) Simplify:

Lesson Objectives

• Simplify rational expressions

b) Under what conditions is this expression undefined?

• Simplify complex fractions

CCSS Addressed: A.APR.7

Dec 24­11:25 AM

Apr 13­8:36 PM

Example

For what value(s) of p is the function undefined?

Example

Simplify.

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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions: Refresher

Let's kick it up a notch...

Simplify each expression: a)

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b)

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Lesson 8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions.notebook

April 28, 2017

How about another notch?!?!?

Simplify:

Simplify each expression: c)

a)

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b)

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Simplify:

c)

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