Section 6'2 Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions

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Section 6.2Multiplication and Division of
Rational Expressions
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Which is easier?
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Reducing Binomials
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Reducing Trinomials
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More Trinomials
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Dividing Rational Expressions

• If P/Q and R/S are any two rational expressions,
  with R/S ? 0, then

In other words Multiply the first rational
expression by the reciprocal of the second
rational expression.
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Dividing Rational Expressions
In other words Multiply the first rational
expression by the reciprocal of the second
rational expression.
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Find the reciprocal.
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Reciprocals Are Not Equalbut the product is 1
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Divide.
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Divide.
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Simplify
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Simplify
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Simplify
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Simplify
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Homework Section 6.2Page 360 - 3621-69 Every
Other Odd
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Multiply by the reciprocal.
Factor
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Reduce
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Factor
Reduce
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Multiply by the reciprocal.
Factor
Reduce
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