CCGPS AA 3.1.2 Example 3

Simplify the rational expression [math]\frac{5}{x}\cdot\frac{x+1}{x^2}[/math].

[list=1] [*]Identify any invalid values of the expression. [*]Multiply the expressions to form a single rational expression. [*]Check for any common factors that might make it possible to further simplify the resulting expression. [/list]