1. 8.1 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

2. Vocabulary Rational Expression – a ratio of 2 polynomial expressions.
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

7. Simplify

8. 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