Simplify first by Combining Like Terms
Equations can sometimes be simplified to present the same information in a form that is easier to work with. Simplify whenever possible by combining like terms.
Subtraction Problem
MM_ALG_03K_011
Dividing Rational Expressions: Two Practice Problems
Practice problems for dividing rational expressions.
Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial
Using the rules for exponents to divide a polynomial by a monomial.
Dividing Rational Expressions
The procedure for dividing rational expressions is demonstrated.
Dividing Two Monomials with the Same Base
The rules for exponents includes the rule for dividing two monomials with the same base, as demonstrated here.
Evaluating a Rational Expression
The method of substituting a value for the variables in a rational expression is called evaluating an expression.
Evaluating a Rational Expression in which m = 4 Compared with the Same Expression in which m = -4
Comparison of the results of evaluating an expression in which the variable is substituted with 4 and then with -4.
Factor: x2 5x - 24
A quadratic trinomial in which the last term is negative is factored.
Multiply a Binomial by a Monomial
A practical problem demonstrating multiplication of a binomial by a monomial.