solving identical polynomials
equate the coefficients
or
subst. values of x
division of polynomials
divident = (dividor x quotient) + remainder
Arithmetic involving rational expressions
1) cross multiply when necessary
2) expand
3) simplify
x-a
f(a)
x+a
f(-a)
ax-b
f(b/a)
ax+b
f(-b/a)
ax+b
f(-b/a)