Algebra II : Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #102 : Rational Expressions

Simplify:

 

 

Possible Answers:

None of the above

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Factor both the numerator and the denominator which gives us the following:

After cancelling we get

 

Example Question #11 : Multiplying And Dividing Rational Expressions

Simplify:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

There is a common factor in the numerator.   Pull out the common factor and rewrite the numerator.

Factorize the denominator.

Cancel the  term in the numerator and denominator.

The answer is: 

Example Question #12 : Multiplying And Dividing Rational Expressions

Multiply:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First factor the numerators and denominators of the two fractions. This allows us to re-write the original problem like this:

Now we can cancel terms that appear on both the top and the bottom, since they will divide to be a factor of . This means we can can cancel the top and bottom, the top and bottom , and the top and bottom . This leaves us with the following answer:

 

Example Question #13 : Multiplying And Dividing Rational Expressions

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, completely factor all 4 quadratics:

Now we can cancel all factors that appear on both the top and the bottom, because those will divide to a factor of . We quickly realize that all of the factors can be crossed off. This means that all of the factors have been divided to . This leves us with the following answer:

Example Question #14 : Multiplying And Dividing Rational Expressions

Multiply:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, completely factor everything that can possibly be factored. This includes both numerators and the second denominator:

Now we can cancel everything that appears both on the top and the bottom, since it will divide to be a factor of :

We can simplify this by multiplying  and .

This leaves us with the following answer:

Example Question #12 : Multiplying And Dividing Rational Expressions

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

I would first start by simplifying the numerator by getting rid of the negative exponents: . Then, combine the denominator fractions into one fraction: . At this point, we're dividing fractions so we have to multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction: . Multiply straight across to get: . Make sure it can't be simplified (it can't)!

Example Question #16 : Multiplying And Dividing Rational Expressions

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, combine the top two fractions. The common denominator between the two is Therefore, you just have to offset the first fraction so that it becomes . Then, combine the numerators to get . So at this point, we have: . This is essentially a dividing fractions problem. When we divide fractions, we have to make the second fraction its reciprocal (flip it!) and then multiply the two. . The 's cross out so your final answer is: .

Example Question #17 : Multiplying And Dividing Rational Expressions

Find the quotient of these rational expressions: 

Possible Answers:

None of the other answers.

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When you divide by a fraction you must multiply by its reciprocal to get the correct quotient.

Factor where able:

Cancel like terms:

Example Question #21 : Multiplying And Dividing Rational Expressions

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In this problem, we're dealing with dividing rational expressions. Therefore, we have to flip the second fraction and then multiply the two: . Simplify and multiply straight across to get your answer: .

Example Question #1771 : Algebra Ii

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When multiplying fractions, you will multiply straight across.

But first, see if you can reduce diagonally.

The a's cross out, and you can take out a from the other diagonal.

The coefficients also reduce.

Therefore, your answer is .

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