SOLUTION: How do I add 3/x+5 + 4/x-4 could you please show the steps taken.

Question 200158This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: How do I add 3/x+5 + 4/x-4 could you please show the steps taken. This question is from textbook Algebra 1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Take note that the LCD is

Start with the given expression.

Multiply both the numerator and denominator of the first fraction by (to get this denominator equal to the LCD)

Distribute

Multiply both the numerator and denominator of the second fraction by (to get this denominator equal to the LCD)

Distribute

Combine the fractions. This is now possible because the denominators are equal.

Combine like terms.

FOIL

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