Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 6 - Review Exercises - Page 496: 17

Answer

$4$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\frac{4x+1}{3x-1}+\frac{8x-5}{3x-1}$ Add numerators because both denominators are the same. $=\frac{4x+1+8x-5}{3x-1}$ Add like terms. $=\frac{12x-4}{3x-1}$ Factor the numerator. $=\frac{4(3x-1}{3x-1}$ Cancel common terms $=4$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.