Simplify the rational expression [math]\frac{3x}{2x+1}+\frac{8}{x-3}[/math].[br][br][i]Note[/i]: If values show up as "undefined," try clicking the Original Problem button at the end of the applet. Then, move the slider to step through the problem.

[list=1][br][*]Identify any invalid values of the expression.[br][/*][*]Find a common denominator.[br][/*][*]Rewrite each term of the expression using the new denominator.[br][/*][*]Check to see if the result can be written in a simpler form.[br][/*][/list][br]This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for their mathematics programs. Visit [url=http://www.walch.com/]www.walch.com[/url] for more information.