CCGPS AA 3.1.1 Example 4

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

  1. Identify any invalid values of the expression.
  2. Find a common denominator.
  3. Rewrite each term of the expression using the new denominator.
  4. Check to see if the result can be written in a simpler form.