Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 7 - Section 7.1 - Rational Expressions and Their Simplification - Exercise Set - Page 493: 93

Answer

A rational expression is the quotient of two polynomials. (see below for examples)

Work Step by Step

A rational expression is the quotient of two polynomials. Examples: $\displaystyle \frac{x^{2}+2x+6}{x^{3}-1},$ $\displaystyle \frac{1}{x-1},$ $\displaystyle \frac{x-1}{x^{5}}$
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