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What is a Rational Expression?

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A quotient of two polynomials.

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What are the four steps of Multiplying Rational Expressions?

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  1. Factor all numerators and denominators completely.
  2. Divide out common factors of the numerators and denominators.
  3. Multiply numerators. Then multiply denominators.
  4. Be sure the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.
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How do you Divide Fractions?

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You multiply by the reciprocal.

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