CCGPS AA 3.1.1 Example 4

Simplify the rational expression [math]\frac{3x}{2x+1}+\frac{8}{x-3}.

[list=1] [*]Identify any invalid values of the expression. [*]Find a common denominator. [*]Rewrite each term of the expression using the new denominator. [*]Check to see if the result can be written in a simpler form. [/list]