Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator - Exercise Set - Page 507: 68

Answer

$\displaystyle \frac{1}{x+1}$

Work Step by Step

Distribute $-1$ over the brackets, $= \displaystyle \frac{3x}{(x+1)^{2}}-\frac{5x+1}{(x+1)^{2}}+\frac{3x+2}{(x+1)^{2}}$ ... To add/subtract rational expressions with the same denominator, add/subtract numerators and place the sum/difference over the common denominator. $= \displaystyle \frac{3x-(5x+1)+3x+2}{(x+1)^{2}}$ $= \displaystyle \frac{3x-5x-1+3x+2}{(x+1)^{2}}$ $= \displaystyle \frac{(x+1)}{(x+1)(x+1)}$ ... common factors cancel, = $\displaystyle \frac{1}{x+1}$
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