Algebra 2 Unit 8.1-8.2 Worksheet - Operations on Rational Functions. Foundation for Algebra II TEK: 2A10.D Determine the solutions of rational equatio...
Foundation for TEK: 2A10.D Determine the solutions of rational equations using graphs, tables, and algebraic methods.
Remember finding the Least Common Denominator (LCD) to add/subtract fractions?
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Algebra 2 Unit 8.1-8.2 Worksheet - Operations on Rational Functions Foundation for Algebra II TEK: 2A10.D Determine the solutions of rational equations using graphs, tables, and algebraic methods.
Look carefully at each problem to see if it is addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. For addition and subtraction you need a ___________________ _____________________. For multiplication, _____________________ first, then _____________________. For division, multiply by the _______________________ of the second fraction.
