1. Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
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Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
1. Multiply rational expressions.
2. Divide rational expressions.
3. Convert units of measurement using dimensional analysis.

2. Multiply:
Reduce common FACTORS.
NEVER reduce terms!

3. Multiply:
Factors
Terms
Terms
Factors
Factors or terms? x2

4. Multiply:
Factors or terms? 2 1 3 1 x 1

5. Multiply:
Factors or terms? 3 1 5 1 b

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Multiply:
Factors or terms?
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Multiply. a) b) c) d)
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Multiply. a) b) c) d)
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9. Change ÷ to ∙ and flip the second fraction.
Divide:
Change ÷ to ∙ and flip the second fraction.

10. Divide:

11. Divide:

12. Divide:

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Divide. a) b) c) d)
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Divide. a) b) c) d)
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