Dividing Rational Expressions

This video tutorial explains how to divide rational expressions by drawing parallels to dividing fractions. It begins with an introduction to rational expressions and a review of dividing fractions by multiplying by the inverse. The tutorial then applies these concepts to rational expressions, demonstrating the process step-by-step, including multiplying numerators and denominators horizontally. The lesson concludes with a final example and a summary of the key concepts covered.

What is the first step in dividing rational expressions?

• Multiply by the inverse

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

• Divide the numerators

When dividing fractions, what operation is performed on the numerators and denominators?

• Divide them

• Multiply them horizontally

• Subtract them

• Add them

How can the fraction 5 be expressed as a fraction?

• 5/0

• 0/5

• 5/1

• 1/5

In the expression 7x squared minus 4 over 6x divided by 4x plus 3 over 5, what is the first step to solve it?

• Multiply by the inverse of the second expression

• Add the expressions

• Subtract the expressions

• Divide the numerators

What is the final result of multiplying the numerators 5 and 7x squared minus 4?

• 35x squared plus 2

• 35x squared minus 2

• 35x squared minus 20

• 35x squared plus 20