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Simplifying Rational Expressions

Author: chris ludbrook

Introduction to Simplifying Rational Expressions

Here is a fairly clear and quick explanation of simplifying rational expressions as well as a discussion about domain.

Simplifying Rational Expressions with Quadratics

An example problem that involves the factoring of a polynomial. And a different explanation of some rules for simplifying.

Source: jcmaslan

Simplifying Rational Expressions with More Complex Quadratics

A slightly more challenging example of rational expressions with two quadratics. More importantly, there's a great discussion of how to factor quadratics by grouping.

Source: Khan Academy

Intro Vocab--Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

Finding LCM and LCD

A discussion on finding least common multiples with several examples.

Solving Rational Equations

Several examples (from easy to slightly more complex) of solving rational equations.

Source: Khan Academy

Laws of Exponents

This a great reference sheet for this unit as well as many others.

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