Algebra 2 Companion Book, Volume 2

8.1.2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions - Practice

1.  Simplify. Identify any x -values for which the expression is undefined.

2.  Simplify. Identify any x -values for which the expression is undefined. x x x x 5 8 15 2 2 − − +

x x x x 2 2

8 12 2 8

+ + − −

4.  Divide. Assume that all expressions are defined. x x x x x x x 2 15 2 3 1 9 8 9 2 2 2 2 − − + + ÷ − − −

3.  Multiply. Assume that all expressions are defined. x x x x x 4 2 18 7 18 16 2 2 − − ⋅ − − −

5.  Solve.

6.  Solve. x x 2 − +

x x x 2 5 3 3 2 + − +

9 4 3 2

7

4

=

=

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