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Rational Expressions
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Multiplication and division of rational
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Solving complex rational expressions
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| Multiplication and division of rational
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the formulas for the multiplication
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the two special cases of which should be aware of: |
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Perform the indicated
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since each second line should be subtracted, the sign of each term is reversed. |
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| Solving complex rational expressions
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| A complex or compound rational expression has fractional expressions in its numerator, denominator or both. |
| To simplify complex fractions, change the complex fraction into a division problem, i.e., divide the numerator by the denominator. |
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Simplify complex
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