SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation. 2/p+5 PLUS 3/p+1

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Question 117953: Perform the indicated operation.
2/p+5 PLUS 3/p+1

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



In order to combine these rational expressions, we need to have a common denominator
So we need to get the denominators to the LCD


Multiply the 1st term by . This will make the 1st term have a common denominator of

Combine the fractions

Distribute

Multiply the 2nd term by . This will make the 2nd term have a common denominator of


Combine the fractions


Distribute



Since every fraction has the common denominator , we can combine them



Combine like terms



So simplifies to

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