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    The document discusses multiplying and dividing rational expressions. To multiply rational expressions, multiply the numerators and denominators. To divide rational expressions, rewrite the division as a multiplication using the definition of division, and then multiply the numerators and denominators. Examples are provided. A summary is given stating the steps to multiply or divide rational expressions: note the operation, multiply numerators and denominators, factor completely, and write the expression in lowest terms.

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    The document discusses multiplying and dividing rational expressions. To multiply rational expressions, multiply the numerators and denominators. To divide rational expressions, rewrite the division as a multiplication using the definition of division, and then multiply the numerators and denominators. Examples are provided. A summary is given stating the steps to multiply or divide rational expressions: note the operation, multiply numerators and denominators, factor completely, and write the expression in lowest terms.

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    Math 8 1.5

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    The document discusses multiplying and dividing rational expressions. To multiply rational expressions, multiply the numerators and denominators. To divide rational expressions, rewrite the division as a multiplication using the definition of division, and then multiply the numerators and denominators. Examples are provided. A summary is given stating the steps to multiply or divide rational expressions: note the operation, multiply numerators and denominators, factor completely, and write the expression in lowest terms.

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    Multiplication

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    Division of Rational
    Expressions
    Multiply Rational Expressions
    The product of two fractions is found by multiplying
    the numerators and multiplying the denominators.
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    Rational expressions are multiplied in the same way.
    Example 1: Multiply Rational Expressions

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    Example 2: Multiply Rational Expressions

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    Divide Rational Expressions
    Division of rational expressions is defined as follows.

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    Multiplying and Dividing Rational
    Expressions
    In summary, use the following steps to multiply or divide
    rational expressions.
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    Step 1. Note the operation. If the operation is division, use
    the definition of division to rewrite it as multiplication.
    Step 2. Multiply numerators and denominators.
    Step 3. Factor all numerators and denominators completely.
    Step 4. Write in lowest terms using the fundamental
    property.
    Answering Drill
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    Page 72, I. A. nos. 2, 4, 8
    Page 73, II. nos. 32, 37, 38

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