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Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions. Essential Questions. How do we simplify rational expressions? How do we multiply and divide rational expressions?. Holt McDougal Algebra 2. Holt Algebra 2. Example 1: Solving Simple Rational Equations. Solve. Check your solution.
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Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Essential Questions • How do we simplify rational expressions? • How do we multiply and divide rational expressions? Holt McDougal Algebra 2 Holt Algebra 2
Example 1: Solving Simple Rational Equations Solve. Check your solution. Note that x ≠ 5.
Example 2: Solving Simple Rational Equations Solve. Check your solution. Note that x ≠ 2. Because the left side of the original equation is undefined when x = 2, there is no solution.
Example 3: Solving Simple Rational Equations Solve. Check your solution. Note that x ≠ –4. Because the left side of the original equation is undefined when x = –4, there is no solution.
Note that x ≠ – . 3 2 Example 4: Solving Simple Rational Equations Solve. Check your solution.