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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