1. 8.4 Multiply & Divide Rational Expressions

2. Simplified form of a rational expression -
Means the numerator and denominator have NO common factors.
If the numerator and/or denominator are polynomials, factor them COMPLETELY, then reduce common factors.
** Hint for simplifying: FACTOR EVERYTHING FIRST.

3. Examples: Simplify.

4. More Examples: Simplify.
(Hint: Factor everything first!!)

5. Another example even yet: Simplify.

6. Hey, how about ANOTHER Example!

7. You say you want MORE examples?

8. THE LAST EXAMPLE!!!