SOLUTION: simplify the following rational expressions. If it is already in simplest form, choose simplest form. {{{x+5/3x+15}}}

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Question 189922: simplify the following rational expressions. If it is already in simplest form, choose simplest form.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.


Factor the denominator


Cancel out the common terms.


Simplify


So where

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