Simplifying Rational Expressions


These lessons help Algebra and Grade 9 students learn how to simplify rational expressions.




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Simplifying Rational Expressions

Students learn that when simplifying a rational expression, the first step is to factor both the numerator and denominator, and the next step is to cancel out the factors that match up,

Simplifying Rational Expressions Part 1

This lesson shows how to simplify rational expressions.




Simplifying Rational Expressions Part 2

This lesson shows how to simplify rational expressions (part 2).

Simplifying Rational Expressions

A rational expression means that there are variables on the bottom or top of a fraction. Factor the top part of a rational expression to cross cancel a part of the variable



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