10.3 Dividing Rational Expressions Goal: recognize that dividing rational expressions is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal.
Dividing Rational Expressions
Steps for dividing rational expressions Flip the second fraction (reciprocal) Change the division to multiplication Factor numerators and denominators Cross cancel Multiply numerators Multiply denominators Simplify if needed
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You try the next one Example #5 Write it down and raise your hand when you have completely simplified it First one to get it correct earns a math buck $$$
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