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Pre CAL.38 Rational Expressions Simplification and Operations Worksheet

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This Pre-Calculus Math worksheet provides structured practice on Pre CAL.38 Rational Expressions Simplification and Operations. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

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Pre-Calculus

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Math

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Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Simplify and state all restrictions on x. Expression: ((x + 2) over (x - 2) − (x - 2) over (x + 2)) ÷ (4) over (x² - 4).

Solution & Explanation:Exclude values that make any denominator 0: x ≠ -2, x ≠ 2. First combine the difference in parentheses using the LCD (x - 2)(x + 2). Then multiply by the reciprocal of (4) over (x² - 4) and simplify to 2·x.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Simplify and state all restrictions on x. Expression: (x² - 25) over (x² - 5x) · (x) over (x + 5).

Solution & Explanation:Factor x² - 25 = (x - 5)(x + 5) and x² - 5x = x(x - 5). Denominators give the restrictions x ≠ -5, x ≠ 0, x ≠ 5. After factoring, cancel x, (x - 5), and (x + 5) to get 1.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Simplify and state all restrictions on x. Expression: (x² - 36) over (x² - 6x) · (x) over (x + 6).

Solution & Explanation:Factor x² - 36 = (x - 6)(x + 6) and x² - 6x = x(x - 6). Denominators give the restrictions x ≠ -6, x ≠ 0, x ≠ 6. After factoring, cancel x, (x - 6), and (x + 6) to get 1.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Pre-Calculus Math students. It aligns with educational standard Pre-CAL.38 (Rational Expressions Simplification and Operations).