SOLUTION: how do I simplify this rational exp? 2 over x^2 + 7 over x^2

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Question 210143: how do I simplify this rational exp?
2 over x^2 +
7 over x^2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2%2F%28x%5E2%29%2B7%2F%28x%5E2%29 Start with the given expression.


%282%2B7%29%2F%28x%5E2%29 Combine the numerators over the common denominator.


9%2F%28x%5E2%29 Combine like terms.


So 2%2F%28x%5E2%29%2B7%2F%28x%5E2%29=9%2F%28x%5E2%29 where x%3C%3E0