8-2 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Find the LCM of each set of polynomials.
2 3
3
1. 16x, 8x y , 5x y
SOLUTION: 2
2
3. 3y – 9y, y – 8y + 15
SOLUTION: Simplify each expression.
5. SOLUTION: The LCD is
7. SOLUTION: The LCD is
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9. SOLUTION: The LCD is
11. SOLUTION: The LCD is
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11. SOLUTION: The LCD is
13. GEOMETRY Find the perimeter of the rectangle.
SOLUTION: The perimeter P of the rectangle is:
The LCD is
Simplify each expression.
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Simplify each expression.
15. SOLUTION: 17. SOLUTION: Find the LCM of each set of polynomials.
2 3
4
2
19. 4x y , 18xy , 10xz
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2
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Find the LCM of each set of polynomials.
2 3
4
2
19. 4x y , 18xy , 10xz
SOLUTION: 2
2
21. 6x + 21x – 12, 4x + 22x + 24
SOLUTION: CCSS PERSEVERANCE Simplify each expression.
23. SOLUTION: The LCD is
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