SOLUTION: Why is it important to understand the rules for multiplying and dividing terms with exponents when multiplying rational expressions? Demonstrate why with an example. need to be

Question 428421: Why is it important to understand the rules for multiplying and dividing terms with exponents when multiplying rational expressions? Demonstrate why with an example.
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Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One major reason is because it is easier to simplify the product of two rational expressions. For example,

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