rational expressions. rational expression an expression that can be written in the form p/q, where p...
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Rational Expressions
Rational ExpressionAn expression that can be
written in the form P/Q, where P and Q are polynomials and Q
is not equal to zero.Examples
Restrictions on Variables
1.The denominator cannot equal zero.
2.The restrictions indicate when the denominator equals zero.
3.Factor the denominator completely and set each factor not equal to zero.
4.Solve for the given variable.
Domain of A FunctionAll the x values in a given
function.
State the restrictions on the domain and state the domain
of the function.
Simplifying1.Factor each expression
completely
2.List any restrictions
3.Divide out any common factors
4.Simplify and leave in factored form
Simplify the following rational expressions and state the
domain
Multiplying and Dividing1.Change division to
multiplication of the inverse
2.Factor each expression completely
3.Divide out any common factors
4.Simplify and leave in factored form
Perform the indicated operation and leave your answer in factored form.
Adding and Subtracting1.Factor each denominator
completely
2.Find the LCM of the denominators
3.Multiply each term by the LCM
4.Simplify the numerator
5.The denominator is the LCM
6.Simplify and leave in factored form
Perform the indicated operation and leave your answer in factored form.
Perform the indicated operation and leave your answer in factored form.
Complex Rational1.Factor each denominator
completely
2.Find the LCM
3.Multiply numerator / denominator by the LCM
4.Combine all like terms
5.Simplify and leave in factored form
Perform the indicated operation and leave your answer in
factored form.
Perform the indicated operation and leave your answer in
factored form.
Perform the indicated operation and leave your answer in
factored form.
Perform the indicated operation and leave your answer in
factored form.