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How do I simplify this complex rational expression?

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    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    Simply: simplify each "section" of the weird expression separately.

    FOR EXAMPLE

    start by simplifying the top half.

    5x/(x-1)(x+1) + 3/(4)(x-1)

    = 1/(x-1) * (5x/(x+1) + 3/4)

    You can also get

    1/(x-1)

    factored out of the bottom half and then cancel.

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