Multiply & Divide Rational Expressions

Multiplying and dividing rational expressions involve algebraic manipulations of fractions that consist of polynomials in the numerator and denominator.

The goal is to simplify the rational expressions and make them more manageable for analysis or further algebraic operations. Be cautious of any domain restrictions or values of the variable that could result in undefined expressions, particularly in denominators.

[akrutten]

If I remember it correctly, one has to exclude x = 1 and x = 2, because they would lead to Division by 0 which is Not allowed. Is this still correct?

[AkinaTsukiyumi]

I think that's not in its simplest form because you need to use foil method to the denominator to get the final answer.

[SymenSon-lx]

Why does (x-2) and the exponent "²" are cancelled???

[ShockNameBlast]

How do you cancel the top with the bottom exponent

[zombielandpgd]

Question how does X-1 exclude the square 2

[starfishandroid]

Why did you change the order of the x-2 and x-1?

[Christian_Martel]

I know this is an academic case, but can we stop using this division sign ➗ like that. ISO has recommended to ditch it because it leads to confusion.