Unit 4 Flashcard: Rational Functions Operations

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What is a rational function?

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A rational function is a function that can be expressed as the quotient of two polynomials, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the process to multiply two rational functions?

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

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How do you simplify a rational function?

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

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What is the formula for subtracting two rational functions?

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To subtract two rational functions, find a common denominator, rewrite each fraction, and then subtract the numerators.

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What does it mean to find a common denominator?

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Finding a common denominator means identifying a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions to combine them.

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