9-4: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (Day 2)

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9-4 Multiplying and Dividing Rational
Expressions(Day 2)
Objective Students will be able to multiply
rational expressions and simplify to lowest
terms.
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Follow these steps to simplify
Step 1 Factor the numerator
Step 2 Factor the denominator
Step 3 Divide out the common factors
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Examples Multiply and Simplify

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-1(x 2)
-x 2
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Example 3 Divide and Simplify
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HOMEWORK pg.558-559 29-43 Odd Accelerated Math
Practice or Test due by Friday (25 pts.)