SOLUTION: Please perform the indicated operation: (9 / (x - 3)) + ((2*x) / (x+1))

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Question 971102: Please perform the indicated operation:
(9 / (x - 3)) + ((2*x) / (x+1))
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Just like any other fractions to be added, raise to terms for the common denominator. The common denominator for your sum is %28x-3%29%28x%2B1%29.