Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-1 Simplifying Rational Expressions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 667: 8

Answer

(2a+3)/4; all values of a are valid.

Work Step by Step

In order to simplify this expression, we need something to be in the numerator and the denominator of the fraction so it can be canceled out. Therefore, we factor and obtain: $3(2a+3)/12 \\\\ (2a+3)/4$ All values of a are valid.
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