2.  A rational expression is in simplified
form when its numerator and
denominator have no common factors
(other than 1).
 To simplify:
1. Factor numerator and denominator.
2. Cancel any common factors.
(Common terms do not cancel!)

3.  Simplify:

4.  Simplify:

5.  Works the same as multiplying fractions:
 Multiply numerators
 Multiply denominators
 Simplify
 Example: (with Monomials Only)
 Multiply:

6.  Multiply:

7.  Factor numerators and denominators first.
 Then, multiply
(don’t FOIL, keep in factored form)
 Simplify.
 Example
 Multiply:

8.  Multiply:

9.  Writethe polynomial over 1.
 Then, multiply as before.
 Example:
Hint:

10.  Multiply:

11.  Todivide: flip and multiply.
 Then simplify.
 Example:

12.  Divide:

13.  Write the polynomial under 1.
 Then divide as before.
 Example:
 Divide:

14.  Divide:

15.  Simplify:

16.  Simplify: