Algebra Essentials by David A. Santos & Olgha B. Davis

Author:David A. Santos & Olgha B. Davis
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781937585341
Publisher: Mercury Learning and Information llc.
Published: 2016-05-15T00:00:00+00:00

5.6RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS

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To reduce an algebraic fraction, we must first factor it.

Example 5.41 Reduce the fraction

Solution: ► We have

Example 5.42 Express the fraction in lowest terms.

Solution: ► We have

To add or subtract algebraic fractions, we first write them in common denominators. We will prefer to expand all products and collect like terms.

Example 5.43 Add:

Solution: ► We have,

Example 5.44 Add:

Solution: ► We have,

Example 5.45 Gather all the fractions:

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