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Simplifying Rational Expressions: Understand and Master the Process

Learn how to simplify rational expressions by dividing two polynomials and achieving the simplest form with no common factors other than 1. Discover when you can and can't cancel out addends and factors to streamline your calculations effectively.

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Simplifying Rational Expressions: Understand and Master the Process

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  1. 11.3 Simplifying Rational Expressions

  2. Simplifying Rational Expressions • A “rational expression” is the quotient of two polynomials. (division)

  3. Simplifying Rational Expressions • A “rational expression” is the quotient of two polynomials. (division) • A rational expression is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors (other than 1)

  4. Simplifying Rational Expressions • Can’t cancel out addends • Can cancel out factors

  5. Factor

  6. AssignmentTB: Page 564 (3-17) all

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