Record your strategies for using each of the four operations in the table below. In the last column note the common errors that might be made when computing with rational expressions. For example, remembering to find common denominators when adding and subtracting, but not necessary when multiplying or dividing.
Operation | Strategies | Common Errors |
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Addition | ||
Subtraction | ||
Multiplication | ||
Division |
Think about which of the four operations would you most likely find yourself making an error? What might you do to prevent such errors?