1. Objectives: Be able to define a rational function.
Be able to simplify a rational function.
Be able to multiply rational functions.
Be able to divide rational functions.
Critical Vocabulary:
Rational Function
Warm UP: Factor each polynomial
x2 – 9
x2 + 4x – 21
x x + 25
x2 + 9x + 20
6c2 + 9c

2. I. Rational Function
Rational Function: A ratio between two polynomials.
Example 1:
II. Simplifying Rational Functions
1st: Factor everything
2nd: Reduce the rational function
Example 2:

3. I. Rational Function
Rational Function: A ratio between two polynomials.
Example 1:
II. Simplifying Rational Functions
1st: Factor everything
2nd: Reduce the rational function
Example 3:

4. I. Rational Function
Rational Function: A ratio between two polynomials.
Example 1:
II. Simplifying Rational Functions
1st: Factor everything
2nd: Reduce the rational function
Example 4:

5. Homework:
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(10 problems)