Algebra 2: Simplifying Rational Expressions

Questions and Answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{10x}{x-2}$?

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10x

10x/(x-2) (correct)

What is the simplified form of $\frac{6}{x-4}$?

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6/(x-4) (correct)

What is the simplified form of $x + 7$?

x + 7 (correct)

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{5(x+7)}{x+10}$?

5(x+7)/(x+10) Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{8x}{x+4}$?

8x/(x+4) Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x-10)}{(x-8)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+7)}{2x}$?

$\frac{(x+7)}{2x}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{4x^2}{(x+10)}$?

$\frac{4x^2}{(x+10)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+6)}{(x+9)}$?

$\frac{(x+6)}{(x+9)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $2(x-8)$?

2x - 16 Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{6}{(x-6)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{1}{(m-3)}$?

$\frac{1}{(m-3)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $n+5$?

n + 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{7(x-1)}{(5x-8)}$?

$\frac{7(x-1)}{(5x-8)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{1}{(p+2)}$?

$\frac{1}{(p+2)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{3}{5(a-1)}$?

$\frac{3}{5(a-1)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{2}{3}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{(p-5)}{(p-1)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x-2)}{(x+5)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{(a+1)}{(a+5)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+3)}{(x-1)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $2b$?

2b Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{-3}{(n+9)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{-7}{(b+10)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{(p-7)}{9(p-4)}$?

$\frac{(p-7)}{9(p-4)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{2x}{3}$?

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What is the simplified form of $-x+4$?

-x + 4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{10}{(v+10)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{3}{(8n^2)}$?

$\frac{3}{(8n^2)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+7)}{7}$?

$\frac{(x+7)}{7}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{5}{4a(a-1)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{3b}{(b+8)}$?

$\frac{3b}{(b+8)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(p+7)}{7(p-10)}$?

$\frac{(p+7)}{7(p-10)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{7}{(6x)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{(p-3)}{(p-9)}$?

$\frac{(p-3)}{(p-9)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $10$?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{4x}{7}$?

$\frac{4x}{7}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{4}{7}$?

$\frac{4}{7}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $2$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{1}{2}$?

$\frac{1}{2}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{x}{3(x+1)}$?

$\frac{x}{3(x+1)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{3x}{(x+1)}$?

$\frac{3x}{(x+1)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x-4)}{(x-7)}$?

$\frac{(x-4)}{(x-7)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+7)(x-4)}{(x-7)}$?

$\frac{(x+7)(x-4)}{(x-7)}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{1}{(x-3)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+3)}{(x-3)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{2(x-1)}{(3x-10)}$?

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What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x-1)}{(3x-10)}$?

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Study Notes

Rational Expressions Simplification Overview

Rational expressions involve ratios of polynomials, which can often be simplified.
Simplifying these expressions typically involves factoring, canceling common terms, or reducing to lowest terms.

Common Forms and Strategies

Linear expressions: For expressions like ( \frac{10x}{x-2} ) and ( \frac{6}{x-4} ), look for common factors to simplify.
Constant numerators: Expressions such as ( \frac{4}{7} ) or ( 10 ) are already simplified.
Binomial expressions: Simplifying ( \frac{x+7}{x-10} ) requires examining factors but can often be reduced to lowest terms.

Specific Examples

Example with a linear factor: ( \frac{5(x+7)}{x+10} ) simplifies but retains complexity due to the unique denominators.
Denominators with linear terms: ( \frac{2(x-8)}{1} ) simplifies directly to ( 2(x-8) ).
Complex fractions: Reducing fractions like ( \frac{(x+7)(x-4)}{x-7} ) often requires identifying common terms in the numerator and denominator.

Lowest Terms Importance

Expressions such as ( \frac{1}{m-3} ) or ( \frac{7(x-1)}{5x-8} ) must be simplified to their lowest forms to ensure clarity and accuracy in mathematical communication.
Expressions that are linear or constant often stabilize quickly, such as ( 2 ), ( \frac{1}{2} ), or ( \frac{3}{5(a-1)} ).

Simplification Techniques

Factoring: Always look to factor where possible to simplify rational expressions effectively.
Canceling: If a term is present in both the numerator and the denominator, it can often be canceled for simplification.
Combining fractions: When dealing with complex rational expressions, combining them can help to reveal simplification opportunities.

Key Takeaways

Simplifying rational expressions is a fundamental algebraic skill.
Recognizing when terms can be canceled or factored out is crucial for effective simplification.
Practicing with various forms of rational expressions enhances understanding and proficiency.

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Algebra 2: Simplifying Rational Expressions

Questions and Answers

What is the simplified form of $\frac{10x}{x-2}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{6}{x-4}$?

What is the simplified form of $x + 7$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{5(x+7)}{x+10}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{8x}{x+4}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x-10)}{(x-8)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+7)}{2x}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{4x^2}{(x+10)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+6)}{(x+9)}$?

What is the simplified form of $2(x-8)$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{6}{(x-6)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{1}{(m-3)}$?

What is the simplified form of $n+5$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{7(x-1)}{(5x-8)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{1}{(p+2)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{3}{5(a-1)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{2}{3}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(p-5)}{(p-1)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x-2)}{(x+5)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(a+1)}{(a+5)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+3)}{(x-1)}$?

What is the simplified form of $2b$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{-3}{(n+9)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{-7}{(b+10)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(p-7)}{9(p-4)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{2x}{3}$?

What is the simplified form of $-x+4$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{10}{(v+10)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{3}{(8n^2)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+7)}{7}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{5}{4a(a-1)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{3b}{(b+8)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(p+7)}{7(p-10)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{7}{(6x)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(p-3)}{(p-9)}$?

What is the simplified form of $10$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{4x}{7}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{4}{7}$?

What is the simplified form of $2$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{1}{2}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{x}{3(x+1)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{3x}{(x+1)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x-4)}{(x-7)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+7)(x-4)}{(x-7)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{1}{(x-3)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x+3)}{(x-3)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{2(x-1)}{(3x-10)}$?

What is the simplified form of $\frac{(x-1)}{(3x-10)}$?

Study Notes

Rational Expressions Simplification Overview

Common Forms and Strategies

Specific Examples

Lowest Terms Importance

Simplification Techniques

Key Takeaways

Studying That Suits You

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