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Rational Functions: Multiplying & Simplifying

This document provides notes on multiplying rational expressions. It defines a rational expression as a fraction whose numerator and denominator are polynomials. It explains that to simplify a rational expression, common factors should be divided out of the numerator and denominator. Examples are provided of simplifying single rational expressions and multiplying two rational expressions together. The rule for multiplying rational expressions is stated as multiplying the numerators and denominators. Several examples demonstrate multiplying rational expressions and rational expressions by polynomials. Students are provided practice problems to simplify rational expressions and multiply rational expressions.

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Rational Functions: Multiplying & Simplifying

This document provides notes on multiplying rational expressions. It defines a rational expression as a fraction whose numerator and denominator are polynomials. It explains that to simplify a rational expression, common factors should be divided out of the numerator and denominator. Examples are provided of simplifying single rational expressions and multiplying two rational expressions together. The rule for multiplying rational expressions is stated as multiplying the numerators and denominators. Several examples demonstrate multiplying rational expressions and rational expressions by polynomials. Students are provided practice problems to simplify rational expressions and multiply rational expressions.

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Algebra 2 | Unit 3 | Rational Functions and Equations

Notes

Name ______________________________
Multiplying Rational Expressions
LT1: To add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions.

Warm Up:
1. Write the formula that describes this situation: Your grade on the next test, G , varies
directly with the number of hours, n , that you study for it.

G ah
2. Which formula describes the situation: The number of pizza slices P , varies inversely as
the number of persons n , sharing a whole pizza.

0
P n k
a. k = n b. P = k n c. k = P d. P = n

Simplifying Rational Expressions


rational function
A _______________________________ is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are
nonzero polynomials. The ​domain​ of a rational expression excludes values that make the
denominator zero. A rational expression in ​simplified ​form when
_______________________________________________
the numerator and denominator
have
_____________________________________________________________________ (other
than ± 1 )
no common factors

Simplifying a rational expression usually requires 2 steps. First, factor the numerator and
denominator. Then, divide out any factors that are common to both numerator and denominator.
Algebra 2 | Unit 3 | Rational Functions and Equations
Notes

Example 1​- Simplifying a Rational Expression

x2 −4x−12
x2 −4

2
se 6 Ca
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Multiplying Rational Expressions: ​The rule for multiplying rational expressions is the same as
the rule for multiply numerical fractions; multiply the numerators, the denominators, and write
the new fraction in simplified form.

Example 2-​ Multiplying Rational Expressions

Find the product


8x3 y
2xy 2
•
7x4 y 3
4y
m

3x −3x2 x2 + x−20
Find the product •
x2 + 4x−5 3x
K 0 31

Ei I a mean
Algebra 2 | Unit 3 | Rational Functions and Equations
Notes

Example 3- ​Multiplying a Rational Expression by a Polynomial


Find the product xx3 +−27
2
• (x2 + 3x + 9)

2t3NtaJCn
o

37CN2t3etaDFEsOse
On Your Own:
Simplify the rational expression, if possible. Identify all x values for which each expression is undefined.
2(x+1) 2
1. (x+1)(x+3) 2. x2x+4
−16
tz_II.n 4
3. x(x+2) 4. xx2−2x−3
−x−6

2
Ei
III
N4
Find the product.
k 4 4 Get 27
3x5 y 2 36xy2 at 2,3
47
2
5. 8xy • 6​. 2xx2 −25
−10x
• x+3
2x2
9x3 y

2
52 I E 7
T acids
7.​ xx+5 • (x2 + x + 1)
3 −1
K 15,0

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DCK2tn
Nts
A I
K 1

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