SOLUTION: how do I simplifi this rational exp 2 over x+3 plus 7 over x+3

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Question 210086: how do I simplifi this rational exp
2 over x+3 plus
7 over x+3
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Earlsdon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%2F%28x%2B3%29%2B7%2F%28x%2B3%29 Start with the given expression


%282%2B7%29%2F%28x%2B3%29 Combine the numerators over the common denominator.


9%2F%28x%2B3%29 Add


So 2%2F%28x%2B3%29%2B7%2F%28x%2B3%29=9%2F%28x%2B3%29 where x%3C%3E-3

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:
%282%2F%28x%2B3%29%29%2B%287%2F%28x%2B3%29%29 The fractions have a common denominator so just add the numerators.
%282%2B7%29%2F%28x%2B3%29 Simplify.
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