Algebraic Fraction
An algebraic fraction is division of one polynomial by another. An algebraic fraction can be simplified by canceling the common factors between the numerator and denominator.
Example:
(x2-a2)/(x-a)=(x+a)*(x-a)/(x-a)=(x+a).
(x2-3x+2)/(x-1)=(x-2)(x-1)/(x-1)=(x-2).
Factor out both the numerator and denomin
Monomials
An expression with only one term is called monomial.
Example:
3x,2x2,and 4xy are all monomials.
2x+1,x+y,3(x+1),and x+x2 are not monomials.
Remember:
There is no addition or subtraction in monomials.
Mono means one, as in monologue
ator to find the common factors.
