2. Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

3. Operations with Rational Expressions
To Multiply Rational Expressions:
Factor and cancel where possible. Then multiply numerators and denominators
To Divide Rational Expressions:
Rewrite the problem as a multiplication problem with the first expression times the reciprocal of the second expression. Then factor and cancel where possible. Multiply numerators and denominators

4. Examples: Simplify and define x values for which it is undefined1.

5. Examples 2.

6. Examples: 3.

7. Examples 4.

8. Practice

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

11. Hey, how about ANOTHER Example!

12. You say you want MORE examples?