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9.4 Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions. p.554. Simplified form of a rational expression -. Means the numerator and denominator have NO common factors. If the numerator and/or are polynomials, factor them ALL THE WAY, then cancel common factors.
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Simplified form of a rational expression - • Means the numerator and denominator have NO common factors. • If the numerator and/or are polynomials, factor them ALL THE WAY, then cancel common factors. ** Hint for simplifying: FACTOR EVERYTHING FIRST!! (told you factoring wasn’t going away anytime soon)
More Examples: Simplify. (Hint: Factor everything first!!)