Simplifying Rational Expressions by Factoring

Question 1

Simplify the given rational expression by completing the steps.Which is an equivalent expression?

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Question 2

Use the result of the previous question and write it in simplest form.

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Question 3

Simplify

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Question 4

One of these expressions reduces to 1 and the other reduces to –1. Do you know which one is which? How do you know? x + 3 3 + x 3 − x x − 3

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1; -1

Question 5

✔ –1(x – 3)X –1(3 + x)–1(x + 3).

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✔ –1(x – 3)

Question 6

Look at the rational expression below. Which value of x makes the expression undefined? ⇒ 2

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2

Question 7

Question 7

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-5; -2; 0

Question 8

Which of the following shows the factored form of the denominator of the given expression?

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Question 9

Simplify the rational expression.

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Question 10

Identify the excluded value(s).✔ 2 and -92, -9, and -3-90, 2, -9, and -3

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✔ 2 and -9

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