2. Notes Over 9.4 Simplifying a Rational Expression Simplify the expression if possible. Rational Expression A fraction whose numerator and denominator are nonzero polynomials. Simplified rational Expression When the numerator and denominator have no factors in common (other than 1) CANCEL FACTORS NOT TERMS!

3. Notes Over 9.4 Simplifying a Rational Expression Simplify the expression if possible. Rational Expression A fraction whose numerator and denominator are nonzero polynomials. Simplified rational Expression When the numerator and denominator have no factors in common (other than 1) CANCEL FACTORS NOT TERMS!

4. Notes Over 9.4 Simplifying a Rational Expression Simplify the expression if possible. Rational Expression A fraction whose numerator and denominator are nonzero polynomials. Simplified rational Expression When the numerator and denominator have no factors in common (other than 1) CANCEL FACTORS NOT TERMS!

5. Notes Over 9.4 Simplifying a Rational Expression Simplify the expression if possible. Rational Expression A fraction whose numerator and denominator are nonzero polynomials. Simplified rational Expression When the numerator and denominator have no factors in common (other than 1) CANCEL FACTORS NOT TERMS!

6. Notes Over 9.4 Multiplying Rational Expressions Multiply the rational expressions. Simplify the result.

7. Notes Over 9.4 Multiplying Rational Expressions Multiply the rational expressions. Simplify the result.

8. Notes Over 9.4 Multiplying Rational Expressions Multiply the rational expressions. Simplify the result.

9. Notes Over 9.4 Dividing Rational Expressions Divide the rational expressions. Simplify the result.

10. Notes Over 9.4 Dividing Rational Expressions Divide the rational expressions. Simplify the result.

11. Notes Over 9.4