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 508: 81

Answer

Doesn't make sense.

Work Step by Step

To add fractions or rational expressions with the same denominator, add numerators and place the sum over the common denominator. $\displaystyle \frac{3x+1}{4}+\frac{x+2}{4}=\frac{3x+1+x+2}{4}=\frac{4x+3}{4}$ The numerator can't be factored, so no common factors exist.\\\\ It doesn't make sense to divide both the numerator and denominator when no common factor exists.
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