Quiz 8-3 m < n : y = 0 m = n : y = 1. x-intercepts: (zeroes of numerator) 2. vertical asymptotes: zeroes of denominator 3. horizontal asymptotes: 4. End behavior: y = Find:
8-4: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expression.
Simplifying Rational expressions Expand the numerator and denominators into products of separate fractions. into products of separate fractions. Now simplify = 2 * 1 * y = 2y
Your Turn: Simplify:1. 2.
Another example Simplify: Expand the numerator and denominators into products of separate fractions. into products of separate fractions.
Your Turn: 3. 4.
Another Example Look for common factors in numerator and denominator in numerator and denominator
Your Turn: 5. Simplify (hint: look for common factors)
Multiply then simplify Yuck!
BE CAREFUL!!!!! Addition and Subtraction mean: Combine the terms into one term (if you can) No, no, no, no, no!!! If you can’t (unlike terms) they still are connected to each other. Put it into a parentheses.
Multiplying Rational Expressions Do you multiply first or do you simplify THEN multiply? Your turn: 6. Simplify the above factored rational expression.
Divide Rational Expressions I don’t know how to divide fractions. divide fractions. What do I do? Multiply by the reciprocal Can this fraction be reduced?
Dividing Rational Expressions Multiply then simplify OR simplify then multiply?