Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Polynomial Division and Rational Expressions? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q.
evaluated at x = 4 is
0
1
-2
undefined
Q.
evaluated at x = -3 is
0
undefined
Q. The constant 0 is
not a function.
neither a polynomial nor a rational expression.
a polynomial but not a rational expression.
a rational expression but not a polynomial.
both a polynomial and a rational expression.
Q. Which two expressions are equivalent to each other?
and 2x
and x -1
Q. The expressions are equivalent for:
all values of x.
all values of x except 0 and -4.5.
all values of x except 3.5.
all values of x except 0, 3.5, and 4.5.
no values of x.
Q.
Q. Find the quotient
Q. Which of the following statements is not always true?
The sum of two rational expressions is a rational expression.
The sum of two rational expressions is never a rational expression.
The difference of two rational expressions is a rational expression.
The product of two rational expressions is a rational expression.
The quotient of two rational expressions is a rational expression.
Q. Which of the following is a valid simplification of the complex rational expression
?