SOLUTION: complex rational expressions: 5 _____ -5 3r-1 ___________ _ 5 _____

SOLUTION: complex rational expressions: 5 _ -5 3r-1 _______ _ 5 ______ +5 3r-1

Question 198575: complex rational expressions:
5
_____ -5
3r-1
_____________
5
______ +5
3r-1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.

Multiply EVERY term by the inner LCD to clear out the inner fractions.

Simplify

Distribute

Combine like terms.

Factor the numerator

Factor the denominator

Cancel out the common terms.

Simplify

So
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SOLUTION: complex rational expressions: 5 _____ -5 3r-1 ___________ _ 5 ______ +5 3r-1

SOLUTION: complex rational expressions: 5 _ -5 3r-1 _______ _ 5 ______ +5 3r-1