Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (1.11.1)

Question 1

• Multiplying and dividing rational expressions is the same process as multiplying and dividing fractions composed of real numbers.

Answer 1

• Multiplying and dividing rational expressions is the same process as multiplying and dividing fractions composed of real numbers.

Question 2

• Multiplying rationals means: a/b * c/d = ac/bd and reduce if possible.

Answer 2

• Multiplying rationals means: a/b * c/d = ac/bd and reduce if possible.

Question 3

• Dividing rationals means: a/b / c/d = a/b * d/c = ad/bc and reduce if possible.

Answer 3

• Dividing rationals means: a/b / c/d = a/b * d/c = ad/bc and reduce if possible.

Question 4

• Remember that when factoring a polynomial, the factored value must be removed from every term in the expression, not just the first term.

Answer 4

• Remember that when factoring a polynomial, the factored value must be removed from every term in the expression, not just the first term.

Question 5

• Watch signs carefully when factoring.

Answer 5

• Watch signs carefully when factoring.