Joyce DuVall Green Valley High School Henderson, Nevada

Dividing Rational Expressions The objective is to be able to divide rational expressions.

Step 1 Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor  c c  5  c c  5 6

Step 2 Factor the rational expressions if possible.   c c  5 6 In this example, neither of the rational expressions can be factored any further. c c  5

Step 3 Divide out the common factors.   c c  5 6 c c c c     5 56 Rewrite the expression as c c  5

Step 4 Write the expression in simplified form     c c c c

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Rewrite the problem as multiplication. Factor each rational expression Divide out the common factors. Write in simplified form. You Try It

Rewrite the problem as multiplication. Factor each rational expression Divide out the common factors. Write in simplified form. You Try It

Rewrite the problem as multiplication. Factor each rational expression Divide out the common factors. Write in simplified form. You Try It