1. Warm-Up (Fractions)
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2. Lesson 9.1 Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions
Ratio of two polynomials
Simplifying Rational Expressions (Reducing)
[1] Factor the numerator & denominator
[2] Cancel common factors
Property of –1:

3. Example 1 Reducing Fractions
(x + 5)(x – 3) a) b)
(x + 5)(x + 3)

4. Example 2 Simplifying Using Property of -1b) a)
a2(b – 1) c)
a3(1 – b)

5. Example 3 Multiplying Fractions
(x + 4)(x – 2)
3(x + 1) b) a)
(x + 3)(x + 1)

6. Example 4 Dividing Fractionsb) a)

7. Example 5 Complex Fraction (dividing cont’)