Question

use complete sentences to describe the steps taken to simplify this problem. make sure you include information about the new common denominator,the final simplified expression and any rescrictions! 3/x + 3x+1 + 3/x+2

Answer 1

common denom. being x(x+2), right?

Answer 2

So multiply top by common denom x(x+2) and then combine them above one fraction so x(x+2) on bottom. you will have to distribute and combine like terms

Answer 3

for the top part of fraction.

Answer 4

(3x+1)(times)x(x+2).. do you get the concept of this??

Answer 5

let me know and we can work through this together

Answer 6

lets see.... 3x+7

Answer 7

After you simplified and cancelled.. the bottom cancelled with the top and you were left with 3x+7 on top.

Answer 8

what did you get?

Answer 9

I'll just scan my findings... too much to re-write w/pen.

Answer 10

Method of factoring was factor by grouping.

Answer 11

Hope this helped...