Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

1. Logarithms – Day 2 Objective: Students will learn how to multiply and divide rational expressions

3. Multiplying Rational Expressions Example: Step 1: Factor the numerator and the denominator completely. Step 2: Multiply the two expressions Step 3: Cancel the like factors Step 4: Simplify

4. Multiplying Rational Expressions Your turn:

5. Dividing Rational Expression Example: Step 1: Change the problem to multiplication by taking the reciprocal of the second fraction Step 2: Factor the numerator and the denominator completely. Step 3: Multiply the two expressions Step 4: Cancel the like factors Step 5: Simplify

6. Dividing Rational Expressions Your turn: