1. Warm-up: Thursday 8/17/12 Simplify the rational expression and state excluded values.  Double check factors! HW P6C (#33-40, all)

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3. Homework Answers: Pg. 77 (15-31 odd)

4. Lesson P6 – Day 3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with like denominators The steps are as follows: 1.Get a common denominator. 2.Add or subtract the numerators. 2.Place the result over the common denominator. 3.Simplify if possible.

5. Example 1: Distribute negative. Combine like terms. Place result over common denominator Cancel out like factors. State the excluded values. Factor numerator and denominator State domain.(excluded values) Simplify. Common Denominators

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7. Example 2: Step 1: Distribute the 2nd term. Step 2: Combine like terms. Summary: Explain how to add or subtract rational expressions with like denominators.