Simplify, Multiply, Divide

Divide

• 1/6

• x+10/ 6x+60

• x+8/ 6x+60

• (x+10)(x+8)/ 6x+60

My first step will be to change the operator to multiplication and reciprocate the second fraction when...

• Adding

• Subtracting

• Multiplying

• Dividing

To simplify a rational expression, I should

• Eliminate common terms in the numerator and denominator.

• Combine like terms in the numerator and denominator.

• Factor the numerator and denominator and eliminate common factors.

• Find an LCD.

Which steps are always taken we we simplify problems involving rational expressions?

• factor

• use the fraction rule

• cancel to make 1s or -1s

• multiply or divide out the expression

• write the answer

Simplify the following rational expression.

Simplify the following rational expression.

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