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11.3 Simplifying Rational Expressions. Simplifying Rational Expressions. A “ ratio nal expression ” is the quotient of two polynomials. (division). Simplifying Rational Expressions. A “rational expression ” is the quotient of two polynomials. (division)
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Simplifying Rational Expressions • A “rational expression” is the quotient of two polynomials. (division)
Simplifying Rational Expressions • A “rational expression” is the quotient of two polynomials. (division) • A rational expression is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors (other than 1)
Simplifying Rational Expressions • Can’t cancel out addends • Can cancel out factors