How to Simplify Rational Expressions?
- Factorize both the denominator and numerator of the rational expression. Remember to write each expression in standard form.
- Reduce the expression by cancelling out common factors in the numerator and denominator.
- Rewrite the remaining factors in the numerator and denominator.
What is the restriction in simplifying rational algebraic expressions?
Rational expressions usually are not defined for all real numbers. The real numbers that give a value of 0 in the denominator are not part of the domain. These values are called restrictions.
What is a rational algebraic equation?
A rational equation is an equation containing at least one fraction whose numerator and denominator are polynomials, \frac{P(x)}{Q(x)}. Q(x)P(x). A common way to solve these equations is to reduce the fractions to a common denominator and then solve the equality of the numerators. ...
