Notes Over 9'4

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Notes Over 9.4
Simplifying a Rational Expression
Rational Expression
A fraction whose numerator and denominator are
nonzero polynomials.
When the numerator and denominator have no
factors in common (other than 1)
Simplified rational Expression
CANCEL FACTORS NOT TERMS!
Simplify the expression if possible.
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Notes Over 9.4
Simplifying a Rational Expression
Rational Expression
A fraction whose numerator and denominator are
nonzero polynomials.
When the numerator and denominator have no
factors in common (other than 1)
Simplified rational Expression
CANCEL FACTORS NOT TERMS!
Simplify the expression if possible.
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Notes Over 9.4
Simplifying a Rational Expression
Rational Expression
A fraction whose numerator and denominator are
nonzero polynomials.
When the numerator and denominator have no
factors in common (other than 1)
Simplified rational Expression
CANCEL FACTORS NOT TERMS!
Simplify the expression if possible.
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Notes Over 9.4
Simplifying a Rational Expression
Rational Expression
A fraction whose numerator and denominator are
nonzero polynomials.
When the numerator and denominator have no
factors in common (other than 1)
Simplified rational Expression
CANCEL FACTORS NOT TERMS!
Simplify the expression if possible.
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Notes Over 9.4
Multiplying Rational Expressions
Multiply the rational expressions. Simplify the
result.
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Notes Over 9.4
Multiplying Rational Expressions
Multiply the rational expressions. Simplify the
result.
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Notes Over 9.4
Multiplying Rational Expressions
Multiply the rational expressions. Simplify the
result.
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Notes Over 9.4
Dividing Rational Expressions
Divide the rational expressions. Simplify the
result.
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Notes Over 9.4
Dividing Rational Expressions
Divide the rational expressions. Simplify the
result.
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Notes Over 9.4