Introduction to Topic 7.1 - Rational Expressions

This topic introduces a new algebraic term: the rational expression. You will learn how to perform the following operations with rational expressions:

• Identify them
• Simplify them
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide them and simplify the results

Essential Question(s):
What do rational expressions look like and how can you simplify them?
How do you add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions?