Rational Expressions

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What is the first step in adding or subtracting rational expressions?

  • Simplify the expression in the top of the fraction
  • Write all fractions as equivalent fractions with a common denominator (correct)
  • Reduce the fraction to lowest terms
  • Combine the fractions as a single fraction

What is necessary for rational expressions to be added or subtracted?

  • They must have a common denominator (correct)
  • They must have different denominators
  • They must be in lowest terms
  • They must have the same numerator

What should be done to the numerator and denominator of a fraction to make it equivalent to the original fraction?

  • They may be divided by the same quantity
  • They may be subtracted from each other
  • They may be multiplied by the same quantity (correct)
  • They may be added together

What is the final step in adding or subtracting rational expressions?

<p>Reduce the fraction to lowest terms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the least common denominator of the fractions 1/(x+6) and 1/(x-6)?

<p>2(x+6)(x-6) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in adding or subtracting rational expressions?

<p>Write all fractions as equivalent fractions with a common denominator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for rational expressions to be added or subtracted?

<p>They must have a common denominator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in adding or subtracting rational expressions?

<p>Reduce the fraction to lowest terms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to the numerator and denominator of a fraction to make it equivalent to the original fraction?

<p>They may be multiplied by the same quantity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the least common denominator of the fractions 1/(x+6) and 1/(x-6)?

<p>2(x+6)(x-6) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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