SOLUTION: I tried this on one of the solvers first, and it said it could not be simplified, I am doubting this, could you please explain? (2)/(x^2+4x+3)+ (1)/(x+3)

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: I tried this on one of the solvers first, and it said it could not be simplified, I am doubting this, could you please explain? (2)/(x^2+4x+3)+ (1)/(x+3)       Log On


   



Question 34380: I tried this on one of the solvers first, and it said it could not be simplified, I am doubting this, could you please explain?
(2)/(x^2+4x+3)+ (1)/(x+3)

Answer by benni1013(206) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Very much so here are the steps:
2/(x+1)(x+3)+1/(x+3)==>2/(x+1)(x+3)+1(x+1)/(x+1)(x+3)==>2+x+1/(x+1)(x+3)==>
x+3/(x+1)(x+3)==>1/x+1