8.5: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions Page 586 3) 5) 7) 5 9) 3x(x – 2) 11) 2x(x – 5) 13) x(x – 5)(x + 5) 15) D 17) 19) 21) 23) 25) Must have common denominators. 27) 29) 41) 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Complex Rational Fractions Section 8.5a 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions
Steps for Solving Complex Fractions Operate the top equation (numerator) first. Operate the bottom equation (denominator). Rewrite the problem horizontally instead of vertically Divide the equation. KEEP IT, CHANGE IT, FLIP IT. Simplify and/or solve Check 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions
Example 1 Simplify 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions
Example 2 Simplify Step 1: Operate the top equation (numerator) first. Step 2: Operate the bottom equation (denominator) second. Step 3: Divide the equation. KEEP IT, CHANGE IT, FLIP IT. Step 4: Simplify and/or solve, check 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions
Example 3 Simplify 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions
Your Turn Simplify 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions
Example 4 Simplify Top: 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions
Example 4 Simplify Bottom: 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions
Example 4 Simplify Divide: 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions
Example 5 Simplify 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions 11
Your Turn Simplify 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions 12
Assignment Worksheet 5/15/2019 11:59 PM 8.5a - Complex Fractions 13