Simplifying and Operating with Rational Expressions
Students simplify rational expressions and perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They identify domain restrictions for these expressions.
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Students simplify rational expressions and perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They identify domain restrictions for these expressions.
Key Questions
- How do we simplify rational expressions?
- Why is it important to identify domain restrictions?
- How do operations with rational expressions compare to operations with fractions?
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