Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

Adding and subtracting rational expressions is very similar to adding and subtracting variable expressions. The trick to computing with rational expressions is that you may combine terms only if the radicals in each term are the same (like √2 + 4√2 = 5√2). Sometimes you will have to simplify the rational expressions before combining terms.

Tonight's Homework: Complete the twenty problem worksheet distributed in class today.