1. Mixed Expressions
Chapter 6
Section 6.3

2. Objective
Students will write mixed expressions as fractions in simplest form

3. Concept
A mixed number like 2¾ represents the sum of an integer and a fraction. You can write a mixed number as a single fraction in simplest form

4. Write 2¾ as a fraction in simplest form
Example
Write 2¾ as a fraction in simplest form

5. Concept
The sum or difference of a polynomial and a fraction is called a mixed expression. To write a mixed expression as a fraction in simplest form, put the integer over 1, find the common denominator, fix top to match new denominator, add or subtract numerator, put over common denominator.

6. Write as a fraction in simplest form c + 5 c
Example
Write as a fraction in simplest form c + 5 c

7. Write as a fraction in simplest form 5 - x – 3 x + 2
Example
Write as a fraction in simplest form 5 - x – 3 x + 2

8. Write as a fraction in simplest form x + 5x + 2 - 7 x – 1 x – 1
Example
Write as a fraction in simplest form x + 5x x – 1 x – 1

9. Questions

10. Assignment
Worksheet