Week 14-7.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

Multiplication

To Multiply a rational expression:

1. Factor all numerators and denominators.

2. Cancel all common factors.

3. Either multiply the denominators and numerators together or leave the solution in factored form.

Example 1:

Multiply and then simplify the product

 

Division of rational expressions

-When we divide rational functions we multiply by the reciprocal.

Example 2:

Perform the indicated operations:

Division of rational expressions

Solution 2:

Division of rational expressions

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