CP Algebra 2
March 20, 2015
8­1
Multiplying and Dividing
Rational Expressions
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
CP Algebra 2
Rational Expression:
a ratio of two polynomial expressions
Examples:
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
March 20, 2015
CP Algebra 2
March 20, 2015
Simplifying Rational Expressions: Look for common factors to simplify
Excluded Values: To find excluded values, factor the original denominator, set each factor equal to zero and solve.
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
CP Algebra 2
Simplify. Identify the excluded values.
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
March 20, 2015
CP Algebra 2
Simplify. Identify the excluded values.
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
March 20, 2015
CP Algebra 2
Simplify. Identify the excluded values.
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
March 20, 2015
CP Algebra 2
Simplify. Identify the excluded values.
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
March 20, 2015
CP Algebra 2
March 20, 2015
Multiplying and Dividing with Monomials
Multiply:
~rewrite as a single fraction
~look for common factors and simplify
Divide:
~rewrite as a multiplication problem (using the reciprocal)
~then follow the steps to multiply
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
CP Algebra 2
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
March 20, 2015
CP Algebra 2
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
March 20, 2015
CP Algebra 2
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
March 20, 2015
CP Algebra 2
8­1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Monomials)
March 20, 2015