1. Simplify Warm-up

2. Compare and Contrast

3. Notes - Adding and Subtracting with LIKE Denominators When you are adding or subtracting rational expressions…. you must have common (like) denominators.

4. Adding and Subtracting with LIKE Denominators 1.Combine the numerators. 2.Do nothing to the denominators. 3.Factor and Simplify, if possible.

5. ADD Do they have common denominators? Yes, ADD the numerators. SIMPLIFY.

6. ADD Do they have common denominators? Yes, ADD the numerators. SIMPLIFY.

7. ADD Combine like terms.

8. SUBTRACT Distribute the negative sign!

9. SUBTRACT Distribute the negative sign!

10. ADD FACTOR!!