rational expresions are the equivalent of fractions. factoring both the numerator and the denominator lets you see and cancel like terms as long as nothing in the problem creates a division by zero error. this is true for real terms as well imaginary terms.
Division by a factor that can be zero.
The expression (12x + 36)/48x can be simplified by factoring out 12/12 from the expressions. This leaves (x + 3)/4x.
a rational function.
Yes. Rational functions must contain rational expressions in order to be rational.
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Division by a factor that can be zero.
Yes. Rational functions must contain rational expressions in order to be rational.
(6x - 5y) + (-3x - 4y) =6x - 5y - 3x - 4y =3x - 9y =3 (x - 3y)
In both cases, you may be able to cancel common factors, thus simplifying the expression.
The expression (12x + 36)/48x can be simplified by factoring out 12/12 from the expressions. This leaves (x + 3)/4x.
a rational function.
another rational expression.
Introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include the following types of expressions and equations: linear, rational, and radical. Other topics covered include exponents, functions and factoring
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How is doing operations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) with rational expressions similar to or different from doing operations with fractions?If you know how to do arithmetic with rational numbers you will understand the arithmetic with rational functions! Doing operations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) is very similar. When you areadding or subtracting they both require a common denominator. When multiplying or dividing it works the same for instance reducing by factoring. Operations on rational expressions is similar to doing operations on fractions. You have to come up with a common denominator in order to add or subtract. To multiply the numerators and denominators separated. In division you flip the second fraction and multiply. The difference is that rational expressions can have variable letters and powers in them.
Yes. Rational functions must contain rational expressions in order to be rational.
Rational linear expressions.