Algebra II : Solving Rational Expressions

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例子Question #31 :Adding And Subtracting Rational Expressions

Add:

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有限公司rrect answer:

Explanation:

Find the least common denominator to solve this problem

Multiply 27 with, and multiplywith 3 to obtain common denominators.

有限公司nvert the fractions.

有限公司mbine the terms as one fraction.

The answer is:

例子Question #32 :Adding And Subtracting Rational Expressions

Add:

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有限公司rrect answer:

Explanation:

In order to add the numerators of the fractions, the least common denominator is necessary.

Multiply the denominators together to get the LCD.

有限公司nvert the fractions by multiplying the top by what was multiplied on the bottom to get the LCD.

Factor the trinomials on the numerator of the first term.

Multiply the first, second, and third term to the quantity of the second trinomial and sum the quantities.

有限公司mbine like terms.

The fractions become:

有限公司mbine like terms and in one fraction.

The answer is:

例子Question #33 :Adding And Subtracting Rational Expressions

Add:

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有限公司rrect answer:

Explanation:

In order to add the fractions, we will need a least common denominator.

Multiply both denominators together by using the FOIL method.

This will be the least common denominator. Convert the fractions. Remember to multiply the separate numerators by what was multiplied on the denominator to get the LCD.

Simplify the numerators by distribution.

有限公司mbine the fractions as one whole and combine like-terms.

The answer is:

例子Question #34 :Adding And Subtracting Rational Expressions

Solve the expression:

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有限公司rrect answer:

Explanation:

To be able to add the numerators, we will need to find the least common denominator by multiplying the denominators.

有限公司nvert the fractions with this denominator.

Simplify the numerators and combine as one fraction.

The answer is:

例子Question #35 :Adding And Subtracting Rational Expressions

Add the following terms:

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有限公司rrect answer:

Explanation:

In order to add the rational expressions, we will need a least common denominator.

Use the FOIL method to expand the binomials.

Simplify the terms.

This is the least common denominator. Convert both fractions.

Simplify the numerators.

有限公司mbine like terms and as one fraction.

The answer is:

例子Question #36 :Adding And Subtracting Rational Expressions

Subtract:

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有限公司rrect answer:

Explanation:

To be able to subtract the expressions, we will need to change the denominators to a least common denominator.

Multiply both denominators by FOIL method.

有限公司nvert the fractions with the LCD.

The numerator of the second term can also be simplified by the FOIL method.

Rewrite the fractions and combine as one fraction. Since we are subtracting a quantity, it is necessary to enclose the second numerator with parentheses.

Simplify the numerator.

The answer is:

例子Question #37 :Adding And Subtracting Rational Expressions

Add:

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有限公司rrect answer:

Explanation:

Multiply the two denominators together to determine the least common denominator.

有限公司nvert both fractions to the same denominator.

Simplify the numerator and combine as one fraction.

The answer is:

例子Question #38 :Adding And Subtracting Rational Expressions

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有限公司rrect answer:

Explanation:

First, identify the common denominator. In this case, it's.

Offset the first fraction to get the new denominator:

Now, combine the numerators of both fractions:

Put that over your denominator to get your answer:

问题# 39例子:Adding And Subtracting Rational Expressions

Add:

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有限公司rrect answer:

Explanation:

In order to add the numerators, we will need to find the least common denominator.

Multiply the uncommon denominators together.

有限公司nvert the fractions.

Simplify the terms on the numerator.

有限公司mbine as one fraction.

The answer is:

例子Question #1741 :Algebra Ii

Subtract:

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有限公司rrect answer:

Explanation:

Solve by first finding the least common denominator. The LCD can be visually seen assince both terms are divisible by this value.

有限公司nvert the first fraction.

有限公司mbine the two fractions as one. Use parentheses to brace the second numerator.

Simplify the numerator. Double negatives will produce a positive.

Reorganize the terms from highest to lowest powers.

Pull out a common factor of -1 so that the negative sign can be in front of the fraction.

The answer is:

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