Algebra Section 3: Manipulating Complex Expressions

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A. Division of Algebraic Expressions / Fractions
B. Addition of Algebraic Fractions
C. Inequalities


A. Division of Algebraic Expressions

There are three common divisions that you may be asked to perform.

1. Division by Monomials
2. Division by Binomials
3. Division by Algebraic Fractions.
   

1. Division by Monomials
When you divide by monomials, try to factor out the monomial in the denominator.

3x + 6ax2 + 15xa2

3x

3x + 6ax2 + 15xa2 3x	Factor 3 out of the numerator and denominator
x + 2ax2 + 5xa2 x	Factor x out of the numerator and denominator
1 + 2ax + 5a2

Contents of Algebra Chapter: Table of Contents Section 1: Simplifying Rules   Section 2: Complex Expressions with Exponents   Section 3: Manipulating Complex Expressions   Section 4: Inequalities   Inequalities

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