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Warm-Up (Fractions). Calculator Free. [1] [2] [3] [4]. Lesson 9.1 Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions. Rational Expression:. Ratio of two polynomials. Simplifying Rational Expressions (Reducing). [1] Factor the numerator & denominator. [2] Cancel common factors.
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Warm-Up (Fractions) Calculator Free. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Lesson 9.1 Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions Rational Expression: Ratio of two polynomials Simplifying Rational Expressions (Reducing) [1] Factor the numerator & denominator [2] Cancel common factors Property of –1:
a) b) Example 1 Reducing Fractions (x + 5)(x – 3) (x + 5)(x + 3)
b) c) Example 2 Simplifying Using Property of -1 2(5x – 1) a) a2(b – 1) a3(1 – b)
b) Example 3 Multiplying Fractions (x + 4)(x – 2) 3(x + 1) a) (x + 3)(x + 1)
b) Example 4 Dividing Fractions a)