Multiplying andand Dividing Multiplying Dividing Rational Expressions How

Multiplying andand Dividing Multiplying Dividing Rational Expressions • How do we simplify rational expressions? • How do we multiply and divide rational expressions? Holt. Mc. Dougal Algebra 2 Holt

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Example 1: Multiplying Rational Expressions Multiply. Assume that all expressions are defined. Holt Mc. Dougal Algebra 2

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Example 2: Multiplying Rational Expressions Multiply. Assume that all expressions are defined. Holt Mc. Dougal Algebra 2

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions You can also divide rational expressions. Recall that to divide by a fraction, you multiply by its reciprocal. 2 1 3 1 4 2 ÷ = = 2 4 2 3 3 Holt Mc. Dougal Algebra 2

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Example 3: Dividing Rational Expressions Divide. Assume that all expressions are defined. Holt Mc. Dougal Algebra 2

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Example 4: Dividing Rational Expressions Divide. Assume that all expressions are defined. Holt Mc. Dougal Algebra 2

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Example 5: Dividing Rational Expressions Divide. Assume that all expressions are defined. Holt Mc. Dougal Algebra 2

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Example 6: Dividing Rational Expressions Divide. Assume that all expressions are defined. Holt Mc. Dougal Algebra 2

Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Lesson 6. 2 Practice B Holt Mc. Dougal Algebra 2