Rational Expressions - Examples & Applications

This section covers operations involving rational expressions and solving rational equations. Identifying domain restrictions is the most critical first step before performing calculations.

Domain Restrictions

Problem: Determine the domain of the rational expression: 3xx24\frac{3x}{x^2 - 4}

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Multiplication and Division

Problem: Multiply the expressions: x29x2+xxx3\frac{x^2 - 9}{x^2 + x} \cdot \frac{x}{x - 3}

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Addition with Different Denominators

Problem: Add the rational expressions: 2x1+3x+2\frac{2}{x - 1} + \frac{3}{x + 2}

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Complex Fractions

Problem: Simplify the complex rational expression: 1x+1y1x21y2\frac{\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{y}}{\frac{1}{x^2} - \frac{1}{y^2}}

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Solving a Rational Equation

Problem: Solve for xx: 1x2+3x+2=4x24\frac{1}{x - 2} + \frac{3}{x + 2} = \frac{4}{x^2 - 4}

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