Dividing rational expressions

The video tutorial explains how to simplify and divide rational expressions. It begins by emphasizing the importance of simplifying expressions before performing division. The instructor demonstrates how to handle exponents during simplification, including subtracting exponents when dividing like bases. The tutorial then introduces the concept of using reciprocals to simplify division, transforming division into multiplication. Finally, the instructor walks through the final steps of simplification, providing a clear example of reducing a complex expression to its simplest form.

What is the first step to take when dividing rational expressions?

• Multiply the expressions directly

• Simplify the expressions

• Add the exponents

• Convert to decimals

How do you handle division of rational expressions?

• By multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor

• By adding the exponents

• By subtracting the exponents

• By converting to decimals

What is the result of multiplying two expressions with the same base?

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Divide the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

What is the final simplified form of the expression given in the tutorial?

• 5y / 30X^6

• y / 6X^5

• 5y / 6X^5

• y / 6X^6

How can you simplify the fraction 5/30?

• By dividing both by 2

• By dividing both by 3

• By dividing both by 5

• By dividing both by 6