1. 2x x−2 x 3x 2x−4 2x x−2 ÷ 3x 2x−4 2x x−2 + 3x 2x−4 2x x−2 - 3x 2x−4
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2x x−2 x 3x 2x−4
2x x−2 ÷ 3x 2x−4
2x x− x 2x−4
2x x− x 2x−4

2. All Operations with Rational Expressions
Friday, October 21, 2016

3. Remember… Rational Expressions are Fractions with variables, so we treat them the same way that we treat fractions.

4. Divide Multiply Add Subtract Factor and simplify before you multiply.
2. Multiply the numerators.
3. Multiply the denominators.
4. See if you can simplify again.
5. Check for excluded values.
1. Factor and simplify if you can.
2. Multiply by the reciprocal.
3. Check for excluded values.
Add
Subtract
1. Factor
2. Get common denominators
3. Add the numerators
4. Simplify
5. Check for excluded values.
1. Factor
2. Get common denominators
3. Add the opposite
4. Simplify
5. Check for excluded values.

5. Partner QUIZ!
Homework:
Operations with Rational Expressions Review

6. Exit Ticket
What are the three things you do no matter which operation you are performing with rational expressions?