Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

Question 1

Which statements are true about the multiplication and division properties of rational expressions? Check all that apply.

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The closure property of multiplication states that the product of two rational expressions is a rational expression.; The commutative property only holds true for the multiplication of rational expressions.; The properties of rational expression multiplication and division are parallel to the properties of rational number multiplication and division.

Question 2

Which expressions are equivalent to [image 1] ? Check all that apply. [image 2] [image 3] [image 4] 6 ÷ m [image 5] m

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Answer image: https://media.edgenuity.com/EVresources/519ae934f7b8d660414e84e78424a0e7.png; Answer image: https://media.edgenuity.com/EVresources/dd0841c36b5c69226b5e132029bf6390.png; 6 ÷ m

Question 3

Complete the statements about simplifying this expression: The variable can be entirely eliminated by applying the identity property of multiplication. The numerator of the rational expression in simplest form is . The denominator of the rational expression in simplest form is .

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y; The variable can be entirely eliminated by applying the identity property of multiplication.: y; The numerator of the rational expression in simplest form is .: z; The denominator of the rational expression in simplest form is .: x

Question 4

x y✔ z

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z

Question 5

✔ x y z

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x

Question 6

What is the product of ?

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Option C

Question 7

Consider the steps for determining the quotient of . The quotient will be expression. Complete the statements to choose a numerator and denominator to represent the quotient. The numerator of the simplified quotient is . The denominator of the simplified quotient is .

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a rational; Selection 1: a rational; Selection 2: 3; Selection 3: 1

Question 8

1✔ 3x 4x

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3

Question 9

✔ 1 4x – 4 4x – 8

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1

Question 10

What is the quotient of and ?

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Option B

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