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What is a rational expression?

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A rational expression is a fraction where the numerator and the denominator are both polynomials.

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What is the domain of a rational expression?

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The domain of a rational expression is the set of all real numbers except those that make the denominator zero.

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How do you simplify a rational expression?

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To simplify a rational expression, factor both the numerator and the denominator and then cancel any common factors.

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What are excluded values in a rational expression?

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Excluded values are the values of the variable that make the denominator zero, rendering the expression undefined.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.7

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Simplify: (m+6)/(m-3) * (m-3)/7

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(m+6)/7

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Multiply and simplify: (n-10)/(8) * (n+7)/(56)

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(n-10)/(8)

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.7

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What is the first step in adding rational expressions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.7

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What is the result of multiplying two rational expressions?

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To multiply two rational expressions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.7

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Simplify: 4x³/(x+2) + 4x³/(x+10)

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(4x³(x+10) + 4x³(x+2))/((x+2)(x+10))

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.7

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What is the process for subtracting rational expressions?

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To subtract rational expressions, find a common denominator, rewrite each expression, and then subtract the numerators.

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