2. Vocabulary  Rational Expression – a ratio of 2 polynomial expressions.  Operations with rational numbers and rational expressions are similar.  Just like reducing fractions, to simplify a rational expression, divide the numerator and denominator by a GCF.  A rational expression is undefined when the denominator is equal to zero.

3.  A. Simplify  B.Under what conditions is the expression undefined?

4.  Simplify  For what value(s) of p is undefined?

5.  Simplify

9. With polynomials, factor first!  Simplify

10. With polynomials, factor first!  Simplify

11. With polynomials, factor first!  Simplify

12. With polynomials, factor first!  Simplify

13. Complex Fractions  Rewrite as a division problem  Simplify

14. Complex Fractions  Rewrite as a division problem  Simplify