Combine the rational expressions and simplify:
3x/9x + 8/x

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lalaly · Answer

x/3x + 24/3x = x+24/3x

anonymous · Answer

let us first simplify the first equation  3x/9x = x/3x
so we have x/3x +8/x.  Now to ad wee have to get a common denominator. 
So we multiply 8/x by 3/3 = 24/3x
x/3x +24/3x = (x+24)/ 3x

anonymous · Answer

Ahh, ok, the y cancelled out.

lalaly · Answer

its not wrong

anonymous · Answer

I was wrong to call you wrong, I read it all wrong xC I'm sorry

anonymous · Answer

Did you mean for there to be a y?

lalaly · Answer

its ok :D:D

anonymous · Answer

Yes, there's a y in the equation. When I combine the problems I get x^2+24y/3xy. I know that's wrong. Do I need to simplify that to get my real answer?

anonymous · Answer

Well, you need to modify your problem statement.  Perhaps you mistyped it.

anonymous · Answer

Ahh yes :( I did. I'm very sorry.... It's 3x/9y + 8/x