Operations with Rational Expressions Checkpoint Review

Multiply and Simplify

• 4(x+3)/(x+2),

• (x+2)/4(x+1)

• (x+2)/4(x+3),

• 4(x+1)/(x+2),

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When adding and subtracting rational expressions, my first step should be to:

• Combine like terms in the numerators.
• Determine a Least Common Denominator.
• Factor all of the numerators.

• Change the operator to multiplication and flip the second fraction.

My first step will be to change the operator to multiplication and flip the second fraction when...

• Adding
• Subtracting
• Multiplying
• Dividing

To simplify a rational expression, I should

• Eliminate common terms in the numerator and denominator.
• Combine like terms in the numerator and denominator.
• Factor the numerator and denominator and eliminate common factors.
• Find an LCD.

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Perform the operation

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Perform the operation

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