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Chapter 9: Q2. (page 476)

2. Explain how multiplication and division of rational expressions are similar to multiplication and division of rational numbers.

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Rational numbers are a case of rational expressions when x is 0.

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Step 1.  Given

Rational expressions and rational numbers.

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Step 2.  To determine

Explain how multiplication and division of rational expressions are similar to multiplication and division of rational numbers.

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Step 3.  Calculation

If we set x=0in a rational expression then it becomes a rational number.

So rational numbers are a case of rational expressions when x is 0.

Hence, the multiplication and division of rational expressions are similar to multiplication and division of rational numbers.

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