Simplify the rational expression [math]\frac{3x}{2x+1}+\frac{8}{x-3}[/math]. [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] [*]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] This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for the [i]UCSS Secondary Math III[/i] program. Visit [url="http://www.walch.com"]www.walch.com[/url] for more information on our resources.