Simple Rational Expressions

It doesn't get simpler than this. Scholars first learn to simplify radicals by determining the prime factors of the radicand. The lesson progresses to simplifying radicals involving algebraic expressions in the radicand.

Rational expressions are just fancy fractions! Pupils apply fractions concepts to rational expressions. They find equivalent expressions by simplifying rational expressions using factoring. They include limits to the domain of the...

Five out of four people have trouble with fractions! After comparing simplifying fractions to simplifying rational expressions, pupils use the same principles to multiply and divide rational expressions. 

Put on your thinking caps because middle school math has never been more interesting in this huge resource full of thought provoking questions. Written as a newsletter, the resource has 10 two-page newsletters with a variety of...

Cancel that! Young mathematicians see how factoring and canceling can be very beneficial. The presenter works through examples of multiplying two rational expressions where the factors are simplified first. Factoring complex rational...

A brief presentation with laser-like focus, this video talks young mathematicians through the mechanics of simplifying algebraic fractions by factoring trinomials. While the factoring itself is assumed to be a mastered skill, the...

Many times budding algebrists are fine when plugging specific numbers into expressions, but less certain when the range of acceptable values is undetermined. This detailed presentation helps the class move from the point value to...

Investigate rational exponents in this math lesson. Scholars make conjectures about the relationship between rational exponents and radicals. They then use their Ti-Nspire to simplify rational exponents.

Rational expressions have never been so easy! Use this site to learn how to add and subtract them with ease and confidence. And common denominators? No Problem! Great practice problems are included to see how much you've learned.

This tutorial video will show you how to get rid of that radical in the denominator and rationalize your fraction! Great for in-class or at-home use, this video could be used to supplement a lesson or clarify radicals, rationalizing, and...