Simplifying Rational Expressions by Factoring

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answer image: //media.edgenuity.com/EVresources/3111-08-03-10-03-task/mc001-4.jpg

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answer image: //media.edgenuity.com/EVresources/3111-08-03-10-03-task/mc002-3.jpg

Question 3

Simplify

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answer image: //media.edgenuity.com/EVresources/3111-08-03-10-05-task/mc001-3.jpg

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1; -1

Question 5

✔ –1(x – 3)X –1(3 + x)–1(x + 3).

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ –1(x – 3)

Simplifying Rational Expressions by Factoring Answers