B.O.B -"Muddiest Point"

I have always enjoyed math because it has made sense to me.  In this unit though, I am finding the concept of simplifying functions to be quite confusing.  My "Muddiest Point"  has been trying to simplify rational and radical functions.  I am unsure as to when to simplify a function and when the function is already in its simpliest form.  The videos Mr. Jackson posted have been a big help, I am feeling a little better about simplifying some functions now.  In the homework, one problem in particular has given me trouble:  
       
(x/x-2) +2 / 2(x/x-2) +1.

  The fraction in both the numerator and the denominator are difficult for me to figure out.  I tried finding a common denominator and then flipping the fractions and multiplying them but I got lost some how flipping more than one fraction.  Although I am stuck, I do not plan to give up.  I am so thankful Mr. Jackson lets us come in before school to get help. Hopefully, this will make sense before the test on Tuesday.

  "A positive attitude may not solve every problem, but it makes solving any problem a more pleasant experience."  Grant Fairley

 

Blake