Day 2011.4 Simplifying Rational ExpressionsWarm-UpSimplify each of the following, if possible.1.
9
x
3
x
3
y
2.
9
x
3(
x
2
+
y
)
3.
9
x
3
x
2
(
x
+
y
)
4.
9
+
x
3
5.
9(
x
+
1)3
6.
9
x
+
273
Terms:Rational Number – a number that can be written as a ____________ of ______________.Rational Expression – a fraction whose numerator, denominator, or both are _________- __________ __________________.Simplifying Rational Expressions – reducing the expression by ______________ and ________________ common termsExamples.a.
2
x
2(
x
+
5)
b.
x
(
x
2
+
6)
x
2
c.
x
+
4
x
d.
2
x
2
−
6
x
6
x
2
e.
4
−
x
2
x
2
−
x
−
2
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