Exploring Rational Expressions and Exponents

What is the first step in simplifying rational expressions using the distributive property?

• Divide the fractions

• Add the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

• Multiply the fractions

When multiplying fractions, what should you do with the numerators?

• Add them

• Subtract them

• Multiply them

• Divide them

In the expression R^2 * R^2, what is the result?

• R^4

• R^2

• R^6

• R^3

What should you do if you encounter a negative exponent in the final answer?

• Leave it as is

• Change it to a positive exponent

• Subtract it from the numerator

• Ignore it

How do you handle a term with a negative exponent in the numerator?

• Add it to the denominator

• Move it to the denominator and keep the exponent negative

• Leave it in the numerator

• Move it to the denominator and change the exponent to positive

What is the result of multiplying J^-2 * J^3?

• J

• J^-5

• J^5

• J^1

In the expression n^-2 * n^5, what is the simplified result?

• n^3

• n^7

• n^-3

• n^2

What should you do if you have the same variable in both the numerator and the denominator?

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

How do you handle multiple terms in a rational expression?

• Subtract each term separately and then combine

• Multiply each term separately and then combine

• Add each term separately and then combine

• Divide each term separately and then combine

What should you do with any negative exponents in a real-world problem involving rational expressions?

• Leave them as negative exponents

• Subtract them from the numerator

• Change them to positive exponents

• Ignore them