SOLUTION: combine and simplify: 6/x + 7/x^2 the correct answer is x^2(6x+7), but I can't figure out how to get it.

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Question 553023: combine and simplify:
6/x + 7/x^2
the correct answer is x^2(6x+7), but I can't figure out how to get it.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:
6%2Fx+%2B+7%2Fx%5E2 Multiply the first fraction by x%2Fx
6x%2Fx%5E2%2B7%2Fx%5E2 Now you have a common denominator, add the numerators.
%286x%2B7%29%2Fx%5E2