SOLUTION: Hi I couldn't find a category for rational expressions but I have 2 quick questions: 1.) (x+2)/(x-5)+(x-12)/(x-5) 2.) (2x-1)/(x-2)+(x-5)/(x-2)

Question 787097: Hi I couldn't find a category for rational expressions but I have 2 quick questions:
1.) (x+2)/(x-5)+(x-12)/(x-5)
2.) (2x-1)/(x-2)+(x-5)/(x-2)
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

In both of your problems, the denominators are equal, so just like adding any other fractions where the denominator is the same, add the numerators. In both cases you will need to factor a constant out of the resulting numerator binomial leaving you with common factors in numerator and denominator that cancel.

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