Section 6.2 Multiplication and Division
Multiplying Rational Expressions 1) Multiply their numerators and denominators (Do not FOIL or multiply out the expressions) 2) Factor the numerator and denominator completely 3) Cancel common factors where A, B, C and D are polynomials
Example Simplify Factor 1 1 Multiply across 1 2
Example Simplify Factor 1 1 Multiply across 1 1
Example Simplify Factor 1 Multiply across
Example Simplify It’s already in factored form! 1 Multiply across k
Multiply and simplify
Dividing Rational Expressions 1) Multiply the first rational expression by the reciprocal of the second rational expression 2) Factor the numerator and denominator completely 3) Cancel common factors where A, B, C and D are polynomials
Example Simplify It’s already in factored form 1 3 Multiply across 1 2a 1 1 b
Example Simplify Factor 1 1 Multiply across
Example Simplify Factor 1 1 Multiply across 1
Example Simplify Factor 1 1 Multiply across
Divide and simplify
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