SOLUTION: I have a rational expression 2y squared +5 divided by y+3 + 6y-5 divided by y+3. The common denominator is y+3. the answer comes out just 2y,but I tried adding the top 2 fractions

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Question 982897: I have a rational expression 2y squared +5 divided by y+3 + 6y-5 divided by y+3. The common denominator is y+3. the answer comes out just 2y,but I tried adding the top 2 fractions numbers together.
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After you add the two numerators and combine like terms, factor the result.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it