4-8-11

12.4 Dividing Polynomials LONG DIVISION 1) Divide 2) Multiply (Distribute) 3) Subtract (add the opposite) 4) Bring Down (then back to step 1) Homework: Complete this problem: (6x^2 + 7x + 5) divided by (2x + 5)

4-6-11

More work on Rational Expressions No Assignment

4-4-11

12.3 Dividing Rational Expressions *To divide by a fraction, multiply by it's reciprocal. (same-change-flip) *RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS ARE FRACTIONS. Assignment: p. 673 (#17-26)

3-29-11

12.2 Multiplying Rational Expressions - To multiply fractions, multiply top x top over bottom x bottom *RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS ARE FRACTIONS. Assignment: p. 669 (#16-28)