1. Algebra 1 Today: 11.4A Check Up Return 11.1-3 Quiz 11.4B Instruction Practice No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently. Agnes DeMille

2. 11.4 Simplifying Rational Expressions Objective 1.Simplifying a Rational Expression 2.Applying Rational Expressions

4. Algebra T3 Assignment: 11.3 p659 #12-36 even, 37-42 11.1-3 Quiz tomorrow Progress Report signature Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. Aesop

5. Algebra T3 Assignment: 11.4A p667 #9-18 Progress Report signature Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. Aesop

6. 11.4 Simplifying Rational Expressions Objectives: 1.Recognize rational expressions 2.Recognize factors 3.Simplify rational expressions Vocabulary: rational number, rational expression

7. Rational number = a number that can be written as a fraction of 2 integers

8. Rational expressions = an expression number that can be written as a fraction of 2 integers

9. Simplify Rational Expressions: 1.Factor out a GCF, if possible 2.Factor if it is quadratic, if possible 3.Reduce the numerical part, if possible 4.Cancel out common factors (blocks)

10. Simplify Rational Expressions: 1.Factor out a GCF, if possible 2.Factor if it is quadratic, if possible 3.Reduce the numerical part, if possible 4.Cancel out common factors (blocks)

11. Simplify Rational Expressions: 1.Factor out a GCF, if possible 2.Factor if it is quadratic, if possible 3.Reduce the numerical part, if possible 4.Cancel out common factors (blocks)

12. Simplify Rational Expressions: 1.Factor out a GCF, if possible 2.Factor if it is quadratic, if possible 3.Reduce the numerical part, if possible 4.Cancel out common factors (blocks) 5.Denominator cannot equal 0!

13. Simplify Rational Expressions: 1.Factor out a GCF, if possible 2.Factor if it is quadratic, if possible 3.Reduce the numerical part, if possible 4.Cancel out common factors (blocks) 5.Denominator cannot equal 0!

14. Simplify Rational Expressions: 1.Factor out a GCF, if possible 2.Factor if it is quadratic, if possible 3.Reduce the numerical part, if possible 4.Cancel out common factors (blocks) 5.Denominator cannot equal 0!

15. Algebra 1 Assignment: WS 11.4A #1-9, 16-31 WS 11.4B #1-21 No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently. Agnes DeMille