1. Section 6.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
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2. I) Review: Multiplying & Dividing Fractions
Cancel Out any common factors in the Numerator & Denominator
The division sign becomes a multiplication sign.
Take the reciprocal
of the 2nd fraction

3. II) Multiplying & Dividing R.E.
Ex: Simplify each of the following Rational Expressions
Cancel out any common factors
When dividing a fraction, flip it and then multiply

4. Practice: Simplify
Cancel out any common factors

5. III) Factoring Rational Expressions
When multiplying Rational Expressions with trinomials
Factor every trinomial or difference of squares
Cancel out any common binomial in both the numerator & denominator
Look for NPV’s from every bracket in the denominator
Ex: Simplify & State the NPV
Factor each trinomial
Cancel out any common binomial
Look for NPV’s (Denominator)
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6. Practice: Simplify & find all NPV’s
Look for NPV’s (Denominator)
Look for NPV’s (Denominator)
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7. Extra Practice: Simplify each of the following and state the NPV’s

9. The non-permissible values are for x are

10. The non-permissible values are for x are

11. HW: Section 6.2
Assignment 6.2