1. Rational Expressions and Equations

2. Chapter Sections 6.1 – Simplifying Rational Expressions
6.2 – Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
6.3 – Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions with a Common Denominator and Finding the Least Common Denominator
6.4 – Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
6.5 – Complex Fractions
6.6 – Solving Rational Equations
6.7 – Rational Equations: Applications & Problem Solving
6.8 – Variation
Chapter 1 Outline

3. Multiplication and
Division of
Rational Expressions

4. Multiplying Fractions1 3

5. Multiplying Rational Expressions
Factor all numerators and denominators completely.
Divide out common factors.
Multiply numerators together and multiply denominators together.
Multiply

6. Dividing Two Fractions
Divide 1 1

7. Dividing Rational Expressions
Multiply the first rational expression by the reciprocal of the second rational expression.
Divide