Lesson 12 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

We will determine the product and quotient of rational expressions and state their restrictions.

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TEKS 2A.7F

Lesson 12 Multiplying and dividing Rational Expressions

Math Response

Input the simplified rational expression WITH parenthesis around each factor.

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Correct Answer: \frac{\left(x+4\right)}{\left(x-3\right)}

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Which operation do you anticipate being difficult to perform?

• Multiplying rational expressions

• Dividing rational expressions

• Adding rational expressions

• Subtracting Rational expressions

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Multiple Choice

The simplified expression and its restrictions are:

• $$\frac{16}{\left(x+2\right)\left(x-4\right)};\ x\ne-2,\ 4,\ -4$$

• $$\frac{16\left(x-2\right)}{\left(x-4\right)};\ x\ne-2,\ -4,\ \ 4$$

• $$\frac{\left(x-2\right)}{\left(x-4\right)};\ x\ne-2,\ 4,\ -4$$

• $$\frac{\left(x+2\right)}{\left(x-2\right)\left(x-4\right)};\ x\ne2,\ -4,\ 4$$

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Rate your understanding of Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions.

• 4 - Feeling pretty good about it

• 3 - Need/want some more practice but otherwise it's understandable

• 2 - Eh...Maybe I need a lot more practice to see what's really going on

• 1 - I am completely lost and will need more help