Simplify by adding two rational terms

Simplify by adding two rational terms

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to add rational terms, starting with a review of adding simple fractions by finding common denominators. It then progresses to adding fractions with binomial denominators, using multiplication to find a common denominator. The tutorial concludes with simplifying the resulting expression by combining like terms.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge when adding the two rational terms presented in the video?

Multiplying the terms directly

Identifying the correct variables

Simplifying the numerators

Finding a common denominator

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When adding fractions like 1/3 and 1/4, what is the least common denominator?

12

9

15

6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you ensure the fractions remain equivalent when finding a common denominator?

Add the same number to both numerators

Divide the numerator by the denominator

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number

Subtract the same number from both denominators

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in finding a common denominator for the binomials in the rational terms?

Subtract the smaller denominator from the larger one

Divide the numerators by the denominators

Multiply the denominators together

Add the numerators directly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of combining the like terms 6B and 4B in the final expression?

10B

12B

14B

8B