Question 1

What is the first step in adding or subtracting rational functions?

Accepted Answer

Find a common denominator

Answer

Divide the denominators by each other

Answer

Multiply the numerators together

Answer

Simplify each rational function

Question 2

What do you do after finding a common denominator?

Accepted Answer

Add or subtract the numerators

Answer

Divide the denominators by each other

Answer

Simplify each rational function

Answer

Multiply the numerators together

Question 3

What is the result of adding rational functions with like denominators?

Accepted Answer

A fraction with the same denominator

Answer

A fraction with a smaller denominator

Answer

A mixed number

Answer

A fraction with a larger numerator

Question 4

What should you do to simplify the result of adding or subtracting rational functions?

Accepted Answer

Factor and cancel any common factors

Answer

Add or subtract the numerator and denominator together

Answer

Multiply the numerator and denominator by the same factor

Answer

Divide the numerator and denominator by the same factor

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