Sophia Learning
Sophia: Simplifying Rational Expressions: It's Simple
Learn to simplify rational expressions using factoring. Includes a short video [1:37] and a practice problem in a slideshow.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Adding Polynomials
Get independent practice working with adding polynomials. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Subtract Polynomials
Get independent practice working with subtracting polynomials. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Intelli Gum: A Success Story
Introduce polynomial operations to your middle school students using the highly engaging story of ?IntelliGum?. This one-of-a-kind gum, when chewed regularly, and in appropriate quantities, will make you smarter. As part of this creative...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Simplifying Rational (Fractional) Expressions
Students see how factoring is used to simplify rational expressions in three example problems.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
A tutorial as an introduction to polynomials. Basic terminology and simple algebraic manipulations. Offers discussions and practice exercises with answers and explanations.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
A detailed explanation of polynomials and like terms is followed with many examples of how to add and subtract them. Lessons for the teacher as well as interactive examples for the students provide plenty of opportunities for practice....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Simplifying Rational Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers simplifying rational expressions by eliminating common factors.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Degree of a Polynomial
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to find the degree of a polynomial. Examples are given and clearly explained for how to find the degree of both a monomial and polynomial after it has been simplified.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Simplify Rational Expression
An algebraic expression where both the numerator and the denominator are polynomials e.g.(x+3) / x is called a rational expression. Since the denominator can't be zero there are values of x which are excluded from the rational...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Exponents of Polynomials Worksheet
Twenty practice problems are presented where polynomials (mostly binomials) in parenthesis are raised to number exponents. Each of the questions has a step-by-step solution for the student to see after completing the work on their own....
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Dividing Polynomials
Math Forum offers an example of how to simplify a complex rational expression by factoring.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Multiplying Polynomials
A tutorial that shows you how to multiply polynomials and how to use the FOIL method when multiplying binomials.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Multiplying Simple Polynomials
This Purplemath tutorial shows three methods for multiplying polynomials: distribution, FOIL, and columns.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Simplifying (Or Reducing) Fractions
At this site from the Oswego City School District, you can learn how to simplify fraction (rational expression) that contain monomials or higher degree polynomials. Reducing fractions is made easier with help from this page.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Foil Method
WyzAnt provides color coded examples for the foil method of factoring.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Mathopolis: Expanding Quiz
Practice simplifying polynomials in this self-checking assessment.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Division of Rational Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to divide rational expressions involving monomials and polynomials. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Algebra
This WebMath site provides links to tutorials and lessons in both Algebra I and II. Links to topics such as factoring, solving equations, polynomials, simplifying equations, graphing, and much more.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiplying Rational (Fractional) Expressions
Use this site to learn how to simplify rational expressions when multiplication is required. You can practice what you have learned using the problems provided.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Simplify Rational Expressions: Common Binomial Factors
Factor the numerator and the denominator of a rational expression and cancel out common binomial terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simplify Rational Expressions: Common Monomial Factors
Factor the numerator and the denominator of a rational expression and cancel out common monomial factors. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Simplify Rational Expressions (Advanced)
Factor the numerator and the denominator of a rational expression using advanced methods, and cancel out common terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Combining Like Terms
[Free Registration/Login Required] By the end of this lesson, students will identify like terms. This will help students understand how to simplify polynomial expressions through the use of a graphic organizer.