Lesson: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Functions Mathematics

In this lesson, we will learn how to multiply and divide rational functions.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

multiply and simplify rational functions, stating the resulting domains,
divide and simplify rational functions, stating the resulting domains,
find the multiplicative inverse of a rational function in the simplest form, stating its domain,
evaluate the product or quotient of two rational functions.

Q1:

If a rational expression is divided by another rational expression that is not equal to zero, is the result always a rational expression?

Q2:

Is divided by a rational expression?

Q3:

If two rational functions are multiplied together, is the result always a rational function?